Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun spraying

3 senses of spraying

Sense 1
crop-dusting, spraying -- (the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft))
       => dispersion, dispersal, dissemination, diffusion -- (the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge")

Sense 2
spray, spraying -- (a quantity of small objects flying through the air; "a spray of bullets")
       => small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount -- (an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude)

Sense 3
spraying -- (the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer)
       => application, coating, covering -- (the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb spray

3 senses of spray

Sense 1
spray -- (be discharged in sprays of liquid; "Water sprayed all over the floor")
       => scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse -- (distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon")

Sense 2
spray -- (scatter in a mass or jet of droplets; "spray water on someone"; "spray paint on the wall")
       => scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse -- (distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon")

Sense 3
spray -- (cover by spraying with a liquid; "spray the wall with paint")
       => cover -- (provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers")