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 notesIn 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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Etymology
Formed from spray plus the "-ing" suffix.