noun
Uncommon
spraying
Spraying (noun) means the act of releasing a liquid in a fine mist over something. Example: “Crop spraying by helicopter began at dawn.”
noun
1
The act of releasing a liquid in a fine mist over something.
"Crop spraying by helicopter began at dawn."
How to use spraying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of covering something with a fine mist of liquid.
Common pairings
crop spraying
graffiti spraying
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Word forms
- Plural
- sprayings
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Crop _____ by helicopter began at dawn.
Etymology
Formed from spray plus the "-ing" suffix.
Synonyms
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spray
crop-dusting
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Rhymes for spraying
See all rhymes for 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.
