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Spraying Definition & Meaning

spraying
noun
  1. the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)
  2. a quantity of small objects flying through the air; "a spray of bullets"
  3. the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer

"Spraying" in song lyrics

See how spraying is used in real songs:

  • "Caught you off beat, four heat, all I was spraying"
    Apocalipps f/ Black Child, JoJo Pellegrino, Kryme Life — Clippers
  • "Tech and the mack spraying"
    The Beatnuts f/ Greg Nice — Hot
  • "I might just run into these spots and start spraying"
    DJ Muggs & Planet Asia — Pain Language

Usage tips for "spraying"

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Frequently asked questions

What does spraying mean?
the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft) a quantity of small objects flying through the air; "a spray of bullets" the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer
What part of speech is spraying?
Spraying is a noun.
How many definitions does spraying have?
Spraying has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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