spray can
Americannoun
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a small can whose contents are in aerosol form.
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the contents of such a can or the amount it holds.
She used two spray cans of white enamel to paint the cupboard.
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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
Once in place, a spray can of expanding foam should be used to fill any small cracks between the wood and the foam.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024
"Stopping distances can be at least double on wet roads compared to dry conditions, and spray can reduce driver visibility," she said.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2023
This water spray can travel up to 80cm — the length of the average adult arm.
From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023
It's bursting with so much color it looks like a graffiti artist got too excited with a spray can.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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