The fruit is sprayed every four weeks.spray1 verbspray2 noun
sprayspray1 /spreɪ/ ●●● S3 verb 
VERB TABLE
spray
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | spray |
| he, she, it | sprays | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | sprayed |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have sprayed |
| he, she, it | has sprayed | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had sprayed |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will spray |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have sprayed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am spraying |
| he, she, it | is spraying | |
| you, we, they | are spraying | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was spraying |
| you, we, they | were spraying | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been spraying |
| he, she, it | has been spraying | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been spraying |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be spraying |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been spraying |
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- Best filed a complaint saying the officers sprayed him with Mace, urinated near his car and flattened his tires.
- He shook his head, spraying drops over the room, over his clothes discarded on the floor.
- I like to spray it around.
- Lime sprayed on to the surrounding hillsides neutralized the acidity, but risked disrupting wetland ecology.
- Saute remaining 2 cloves garlic in skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray until tender, about 1 minute.
- We sprayed a few rounds their way and they made even more noise going back.
- You want to add more magazines to the assault weapons so they can spray and kill even more people.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY A black plume of smoke rose above the city.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
(=cover them with liquid to protect them from insects or disease) The fruit is sprayed every four weeks.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The fruit is sprayed every four weeks. (=fire a lot of bullets)· The soldier lifted the machine gun and sprayed bullets through the trees.
(=send paint out from a container in a stream of very small drops)· Vandals had sprayed paint all over the walls.
· Jody sprayed herself with some of her mother’s perfume.
A black plume of smoke rose above the city.· The supplements are sprayed on to the surface of the rice grains.· For the outside walls, he used cinder-block masonry, with a patented concrete stucco sprayed on.· Some surgeons may prefer the wound to be inspected after 48 hours and redressed, or a protective plastic skin sprayed on.· Simply spray on to damp hair that has been lightly towel-dried and comb through.· There are also professionally-applied textured coatings which are sprayed on, and should last for 10 years or more.
· It is then sprayed with water, for which an ordinary hand-held plant sprayer is ideal.· Baldwin then sprays the shaving cream on the window and smears it to obstruct any view of his home.· Spray on woodworm fluid following the manufacturer's advice, and replace the boards and then spray the top surface.· Timothy and Tafler then spray foam at the fuming Frank, and it soon covers the entire stage.
NOUN· The land is ploughed and then the seed is sown, the crop sprayed, the harvest taken, and so on.· Our crops are sprayed with pesticides, some of which are also classified as EDCs.· Organically farmed crops are not sprayed with any chemical pesticides and are not treated with nitrogen, potassium or phosphate fertilisers.
· We can't blame them that vandals spray paint on the walls.
· Avoid spraying your plants with pesticides, grow plants that encourage beneficial insects such as carrots, parsley, parsnips and nettles.· If the food market expands, they reason, it could reduce the need to spray crops with harmful pesticides.· Dead birds are found almost every morning after greenkeepers have sprayed pesticide at night.· Our crops are sprayed with pesticides, some of which are also classified as EDCs.· Organically farmed crops are not sprayed with any chemical pesticides and are not treated with nitrogen, potassium or phosphate fertilisers.
· These plants haven't been sprayed with a single chemical.· I prepared the soil with humus, watered the plants and sprayed with a garlic solution to deter bugs.· Go to the plant pot and spray it, then jump off the ledge.· If it happens again next year with new plants, spray them with something like Benlate + Activex 2.
· It is then sprayed with water, for which an ordinary hand-held plant sprayer is ideal.· If it begins to dry out, spray it with water.· We wondered who provided these guns and gases, and the smart armoured vehicles that sprayed hot water.· Each day she pulled muslin tarpaulins from sculptures and sprayed them with water to keep them wet and workable.· They entered and sprayed it out with water.· A skinny blond in a blue-and-white-striped bikini sprayed himself with water from a plastic plant-mister.· His face had gone very red and looked as if it had been sprayed with water.· Here a vertical section is being sprayed with water prior to recording by photography and drawing.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1[transitive] to force liquid out of a container so that it comes out in a stream of very small drops and covers an areaspray somebody/something with something- By Bryan at Rare Moods Add body and volume to fine hair with styling products and back-combing.
- Choose styling products formulated to give a natural-looking hold for casual styling.
- Look out for two great new styling products from Sebastian, the range favoured by professionals nationwide.
- To create a textured separated look with movement, use about a rounded tablespoon of styling mousse, as shown. 3.
- To create great styles from one cut, you need versatile styling products.
- Whichever curling method you choose, styling products are invaluable for setting hair beautifully.
- You can do this by using different after shaves and mouthwashes, and putting different styling products in your hair.
She sprayed herself with perfume.spray something on/onto/over something Someone had sprayed blue paint over his car. Vandals had sprayed graffiti on the walls.spray crops/plants etc (=cover them with liquid to protect them from insects or disease) The fruit is sprayed every four weeks.2[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] if liquids or small bits spray somewhere, they are quickly scattered through the airspray from Champagne sprayed from the bottle.3spray somebody/something with bullets to shoot a lot of bullets towards a person or place very quickly: Gunmen sprayed the crowd with bullets.spray1 verbspray2 noun
sprayspray2 ●●● S3 noun WORD ORIGINspray2
Origin:
1-3, 6 1500-1600 Perhaps from Middle Dutch sprayen ‘to scatter small drops of liquid’4-5 1200-1300 Perhaps from an unrecorded Old English sprægEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- During the storm, spray from the waves reached houses half a mile inland.
- Use pump sprays instead of aerosol sprays.
- Approximately ten minutes after the fourth spray, the bread should turn a light golden color.
- Granules, seed treatment, bait sprays or selective placement may be better than an overall spray.
- It sort of humped up in the middle, sucking water with it, shrugging sprays of water from its wavy edges!
- Pepper spray has been linked to the deaths of 39 people in California and 80 people across the country.
- The example shown here is not a traditional botanical picture, but more a natural spray or group.
- The Second Battle of Niagara Our dreams exceeding by thy bounteous spray.
- These days, everyone wishes to avoid wasting money on sprays that may not be cost effective.
WORD SETS
AC, accessory, nounadapter, nounaerosol, nounalarm, nounarm, nounash, nounattaché case, nounbag, nounbar, nounbarrel, nounbeep, verbbeeswax, nounbell, nounbelly, nounbelt, nounbench, nounbenzine, nounbinding, nounbiro, nounbolt, nounbooth, nounbox, nounbox, verbbrad, nounbriefcase, nounbristle, nounbrolly, nounbrush, nounbucket, nounbuckle, nounbuffer, nounbulb, nounBulldog clip, nounbulletin board, nounbullhorn, nounbung, nounbunting, nounbusiness card, nounbutt, nounbutton, nounbuzzer, nouncable, nouncalling card, nouncan, nouncandle, nouncane, nouncarbon, nouncarbon copy, nouncarbon paper, nouncard, nouncardboard, nouncardboard, adjectivecardboard cut-out, nouncard catalog, nouncarrier, nouncarrier bag, nouncarryall, nouncart, nouncarton, nouncartridge, nouncase, nouncaster, nouncatch, nounCellophane, nouncesspit, nounchain, nounchalice, nounchannel, nounchart, nounchute, nouncitronella, nounclamp, nouncleat, nounclip, nounclipboard, nouncomb, nouncombination lock, nouncompartment, nouncord, nouncrank, nouncrate, nouncrepe paper, nouncycle, noundetector, noundial, noundigital, adjectivedisposable, adjectivedrape, verbdrawing pin, noundryer, noundurable goods, nounDurex, nounearplug, nounelastic band, nouneraser, nouneyelet, nounfabric, nounfelt-tip pen, nounfemale, adjectivefence, nounfiberglass, nounfibreglass, nounfigurine, nounfilament, nounfile, verbFilofax, nounfire extinguisher, nounfirewood, nounfitness, nounflag, nounflagon, nounflagstaff, nounflashlight, nounflat, adjectivefloodlight, nounfoam, nounfoam, verbfog, verbfolder, nounfoolscap, nounforecourt, nounfountain, nounfountain pen, nounframe, nounfunnel, nounfuse, noungadget, noungadgetry, noungargle, verbgas, nounglue, noungoggles, noungold card, noungranny knot, noungravel, noungravelled, adjectivegravelly, adjectivegrease, noungreetings card, noungrommet, noungum, noungun, noungunnysack, noungut, nounhand-held, adjectivehandle, nounhandloom, nounharness, nounhasp, nounhealth, nounhessian, nounhinge, nounhip, nounhoarding, nounhoist, nounholder, nounhook, nounhoop, nounhooter, nounhose, nounhosepipe, nounhub, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveillness, nounindented, adjectiveinflatable, adjectiveingrained, adjectiveink, nouninn, nouninnkeeper, nouninsoluble, adjectiveivory, nounjacket, nounjack-knife, nounjoss stick, nounjuggle, verbkey, nounkeypad, nounkey ring, nounKleenex, nounknife, nounknob, nounlabel, nounladder, nounlantern, nounlatch, nounlatchkey, nounlather, nounlather, verbLCD, nounlead, nounlectern, nounlegal pad, nounlens, nounletterbox, nounlever, nounlibrary, nounlid, nounlidded, adjectivelift, nounlight, nounlight bulb, nounlink, nounlinseed oil, nounlitter bin, nounlock, nounlodestone, nounlog, nounloop, verblost property, nounmagnet, nounmagnetic, adjectivemagnifying glass, nounmale, adjectivemantle, nounmanual, adjectivemarker, nounmarker pen, nounmarket day, nounmast, nounmastic, nounmatchstick, nounmaterial, nounmeter, nounmeths, nounmode, nounmortar, nounmortise lock, nounmould, nounmounting, nounmovement, nounnail, nounnameplate, nounnet, nounnib, nounnipple, nounnon-standard, adjectivenoose, nounnotebook, nounnotepad, nounnoticeboard, nounnozzle, nounnut, nounoil, verboilcan, nounoily, adjectiveorb, nounoutfit, nounoutlet, nounovernight, adverbpack, verbpackage, nounpad, nounpad, verbpadlock, nounpaintwork, nounpantyliner, nounpaper, nounpaperclip, nounpasserby, nounpaste, verbpasteboard, nounpatron, nounpatronage, nounpatronize, verbpattern, nounpaving, nounpearl, nounpen, nounpenknife, nounpicket fence, nounpillbox, nounpince-nez, nounpinhead, nounpipe, nounpix, nounpizza parlor, nounplug, nounpocket, nounpocketbook, nounpocket calculator, nounpocket knife, nounpointer, nounpoison, nounpole, nounportfolio, nounPost-it, nounpowder, nounpowdered, adjectivepropellant, nounpropelling pencil, nounpump-action, adjectivePX, nounquarter, verbrack, nounreceptionist, nounreel, nounrefill, nounreflector, nounrefrigerate, verbregimen, nounreservation, nounreserve, verbsachet, nounsack, nounscratchpad, nounscratch paper, nounscreen, nounsealant, nounsealer, nounsearchlight, nounseason ticket, nounseat, nounself-assembly, adjectiveseptic tank, nounservice, nounservice, verbsetting, nounshade, nounsharpener, nounshovel, nounshovel, verbshovelful, nounsilver paper, nounsiphon, nounslat, nounslice, verbslot machine, nounslug, nounsmoke, nounsoot, nounsort, nounspare part, nounspigot, nounsponge, nounspool, nounspout, nounspray, nounspray can, nounspray paint, nounspring, nounstaff, nounstake, nounstalk, nounstandard, nounstaple, nounstapler, nounstationery, nounsteam, nounsteam clean, verbsteel, nounsteel wool, nounstepladder, nounstick, verbstick, nounsticker, nounstilt, nounstopper, nounstorm lantern, nounstrap, nounstreamer, nounstring, nounstub, nounsucker, nounSuperglue, nounswipe, verbswitch, nounswivel, nountab, nountack, nountag, nountag, verbtank, nountap, nountape, nountassel, nountattle, verbtea break, nounthong, nounthread, nountime-saving, adjectivetinder, nountinderbox, nountissue, nountop, nountote bag, nountowel, verbtray, nountrolley, nountube, nountubing, nountwine, nountwo-way mirror, nounumbrella, nounvent, nounvial, nounwaiting room, nounwasher, nounwaste paper, nounwatch, nounwaterspout, nounwheeled, adjectivewhistle, verbwooden, adjectivewriting paper, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES A black plume of smoke rose above the city.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
(=fire a lot of bullets)· The soldier lifted the machine gun and sprayed bullets through the trees.
(=send paint out from a container in a stream of very small drops)· Vandals had sprayed paint all over the walls.
· Jody sprayed herself with some of her mother’s perfume.
A black plume of smoke rose above the city.· Silvikrin Pumping Spray acts like an aerosol but uses pressurised air to deliver a fine, concentrated spray.· It was, in fact, a fine mist of spray still being ripped from the sea by the gale.· The room was filled with fine sprays of blood until he got it sewed up.
· Half then used a nasal spray for a further 10 days, while half used a placebo spray.
· Holm oak and tamarisk withstand the wind and salt spray and give shelter to the birds.· Anders caught a bucketful of salmon, and I caught a chill in the salt spray.· This community occurs on maritime cliffs within reach of salt spray.· I stuck it on with silicone sealant glue and it is unaffected by salt spray or moderate heat.
· Previously, large drums would have to be lifted and paint poured into the much smaller spray jug - rather cumbersome.· The leaves are small sprays of silverweed, interspersed with little stems of forget-me-not.· The triangular mesh vent on the inner roof let a small spray of rain in but not enough to really worry about.· Facing page: As well as pressing lily of the valley flowers individually, you can also press them in small sprays.
· Perhaps swollen by rain, the river rushed into the sea in a torrent of white foam and spray.
NOUN· When I kill cockroaches using an aerosol spray, they invariably die belly-up.· If neither solution is practical, try burning a joss-stick or invest in a large aerosol spray.· Fly produced an aerosol spray and cleaned the clear glass lenses for me.
· Now he is more likely to ask for a body spray or shower gel.
· One example demonstrated at a news conference would require spray cans to be plugged in.
· That and lots and lots of hair spray.· The aerosol in a bottle of hair spray can induce a fast, powerful high.
· Automatically changing spray patterns can be achieved by means of a device which can be attached to the pump.· This is a tubular ring with five or more adjustable jets which can provide varying spray patterns.
· In Internet chat rooms, backpackers debate carrying guns and pepper spray.· After police used pepper spray to subdue the man, paramedics were called because he was having difficulty breathing, police reported.· The fights in Seattle were broken up with pepper spray when as many as 4,000 people crowded into the streets.· The protesters have also filed a federal lawsuit seeking damages and an injunction against certain uses of pepper spray.· The medical examiner has not said whether pepper spray was responsible.· Donaldo Arauz, 35, did not drop his weapon even after he was sprayed with pepper spray and hit with batons.· A city task force has recommended that pepper spray be banned.· I might have to use the pepper spray.
VERB· In Internet chat rooms, backpackers debate carrying guns and pepper spray.· He wore a white uniform and carried a spray can of poison with a long wand.· California law allows residents to carry the spray, and city officials said state law would take precedence.
· When I kill cockroaches using an aerosol spray, they invariably die belly-up.· After police used pepper spray to subdue the man, paramedics were called because he was having difficulty breathing, police reported.· Half then used a nasal spray for a further 10 days, while half used a placebo spray.· The officers used a chemical spray called Capstun on Hernandez when he resisted and pointed a toy pistol at them.· Half then used a nasal spray for a further 10 days, while half used a placebo spray.· Some recipes called for using spray oil on the baking sheet.· After 60 days, the children used the same spray for another ten days.· I might have to use the pepper spray.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1liquid from a container [countable, uncountable] liquid which is forced out of a special container in a stream of very small drops: - By Bryan at Rare Moods Add body and volume to fine hair with styling products and back-combing.
- Choose styling products formulated to give a natural-looking hold for casual styling.
- Look out for two great new styling products from Sebastian, the range favoured by professionals nationwide.
- To create a textured separated look with movement, use about a rounded tablespoon of styling mousse, as shown. 3.
- To create great styles from one cut, you need versatile styling products.
- Whichever curling method you choose, styling products are invaluable for setting hair beautifully.
- You can do this by using different after shaves and mouthwashes, and putting different styling products in your hair.
a new hair styling spray Most farmers use pesticide sprays.2container [countable] a container which forces liquid out in a stream of small drops: Mary took a perfume spray from her handbag.3moving liquid a)[uncountable] water in very small drops that is blown from the sea etc or sent up by vehicles on a wet road: spray from the waves My face was stinging from the salt spray. b)[countable] liquid that comes quickly from somewhere in very small dropsspray of A spray of blood came from his mouth.4branch [countable] a small branch or stem with leaves or flowers on it, used for decoration SYN sprigspray of a spray of holly5flowers [countable] an attractive arrangement of flowers or leavesspray of a spray of violets and primroses6a spray of bullets/gravel etc a lot of bullets or very small objects moving quickly through the air