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.
Other Word Forms
- spray-can adjective
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
The accidents involved spray can models of various brands manufactured between 2011 and 2019 that used a venting system with a lower threshold for heat than previous versions, Smith explained.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023
I used to hit up streets with a spray can to get name recognition, not spread hatred.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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