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noun

spraying

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe process of covering something with a fine mist of liquid.

Common pairings
crop spraying graffiti spraying

Word Forms

sprayings plural

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Crop _____ by helicopter began at dawn.

Etymology

Formed from spray plus the "-ing" suffix.

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