English Explanatory Dictionary

overspray

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In spray painting, the spray that goes outside the area being painted (necessary to ensure coverage at the edge).
verb
  1. To produce overspray when spray painting.

Pronunciation

/ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌspɹeɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overspray.wav /ˌoʊvə(ɹ)ˈspɹeɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overspray2.wav

Word forms

overspray oversprays overspraying oversprayed

Etymology

From over- + spray.

Derived words

overspray surface texture
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