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sprayer

noun

Simple meaning

A device, machine or vehicle used for spraying, where sprayers are commonly used for projection of water, weed killers, crop performance materials, pest maintenance chemicals.

Pronunciation

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sprayer

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈspɹeɪɚ

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Definition

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noun

  1. An object used for spraying, such as a spray bottle.

  2. A device, machine or vehicle used for spraying, where sprayers are commonly used for projection of water, weed killers, crop performance materials, pest maintenance chemicals, as well as manufacturing and production line ingredients.

  3. One who sprays.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

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Device

garden sprayer

Worker

pressure sprayer

Other combinations

power sprayerhand sprayerpaint sprayerknapsack sprayerair sprayersymbol sprayer

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  • spraynounBase word

    A pesticide in suspension or solution.

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