spraying
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for spraying, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of releasing a liquid in a fine mist over something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
crop-dusting
How to use spraying
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
crop spraying
graffiti spraying
Etymology
Formed from spray plus the "-ing" suffix.
Full origin of spraying →Frequently asked questions
What does “spraying” mean?
The word “spraying” means the act of releasing a liquid in a fine mist over something. In plain terms, the process of covering something with a fine mist of liquid.
How do you use “spraying” in a sentence?
Here is “spraying” used in a sentence: “Crop spraying by helicopter began at dawn.”
What part of speech is “spraying”?
“Spraying” is a noun.
Is “spraying” a common word?
“Spraying” is an uncommon word in modern English.