Synonyms of spraying

Noun


1. crop-dusting, spraying, dispersion, dispersal, dissemination, diffusion

usage: the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)

2. spray, spraying, small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount

usage: a quantity of small objects flying through the air; "a spray of bullets"

3. spraying, application, coating, covering

usage: the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer

Verb


1. spray, scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse

usage: be discharged in sprays of liquid; "Water sprayed all over the floor"

2. spray, scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse

usage: scatter in a mass or jet of droplets; "spray water on someone"; "spray paint on the wall"

3. spray, cover

usage: cover by spraying with a liquid; "spray the wall with paint"

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