spraying (n.)

  1. the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)

    [ Syn: crop-dusting ]

  2. a quantity of small objects flying through the air; a spray of bullets

    [ Syn: spray ]

  3. the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer

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