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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Serve with lightly sweetened orange-zest whipped cream — homemade or straight from the spray can.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
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
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
Jennifer pressed Petra’s finger on the nozzle and gave the hair spray can a squirt.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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