spray can

NOUN

dispenser of fine spray

Synonyms

WEAK

aerosol atomizer concentrate sprayer mist concentrate sprayer spray

Example Sentences

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The spray can contaminate waterways and is harmful to aquatic life, while the injectable kills non-target species, such as butterflies and moths, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

This water spray can travel up to 80cm — the length of the average adult arm.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023

For example, performing a cutting motion opens the scissor tool, and the spray motion opens the spray can tool.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2023

"It beggars belief that the council is now relying on a 71-year-old pensioner with a spray can to do the work we already pay them for," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2023

Henry was cleaning it with a spray can of whipped cream.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling