English Explanatory Dictionary

sprayer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An object or device used to spray a liquid.
  2. Synonym of spray bottle.
  3. A device, machine or vehicle used for large-area spraying, as for irrigation, weed killers, fertilizers, insecticides, or in manufacturing and production line processes.
  4. One who sprays.

Pronunciation

/ˈspɹeɪɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sprayer.wav

Word forms

sprayer sprayers

Etymology

From spray + -er.

Synonyms

spray bottle

Derived words

bidet sprayer diaper sprayer microsprayer nanosprayer nappy sprayer Vermorel sprayer

Translations

Bulgarian: пръскачка Bulgarian: пулверизатор Catalan: polvoritzador Polish: opryskiwacz Polish: atomizator Polish: atomizer Polish: rozpylacz Portuguese: pulverizador Russian: пульвериза́тор Russian: спрей
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