noun

1. a cloud or mist of fine liquid particles, as of water from breaking waves
2. 1. a jet of fine liquid particles, or mist, as from an atomizer or spray gun
   2. a device for shooting out such a jet
   3. any liquid for spraying from such a device
3. something likened to a spray of liquid particles a spray of gunfire

Etymology: < or akin to MDu spraeien, to spray, akin to Ger sprühen: see spread

transitive verb

1. to direct a spray on; treat with a spray
2. to direct a spray of on some surface, etc.

intransitive verb

1. to shoot out a spray
2. to be shot out as a spray

noun

1. a small branch or sprig of a tree or plant, with leaves, berries, flowers, etc.
2. a design or ornament like this

Etymology: ME: for IE base see spark