1. past tense of spray; dispersed liquid in fine droplets
2. past tense of spray; applied liquid using a spray device
3. past tense of spray; shot liquid forcefully in a stream

Examples

• She sprayed water on the plants to keep them moist.
• The firefighters sprayed foam on the burning building.
• He sprayed paint on the fence to protect it from rust.
• The skunk sprayed a foul-smelling liquid when threatened.
• The gardener sprayed pesticide on the infected leaves.
• Water sprayed everywhere when the pipe burst.
• The artist sprayed graffiti on the wall.