spray gun

noun

1. a device consisting of a container from which paint or other liquid is sprayed through a nozzle by air pressure from a pump.

spray gun

noun

1. a device that sprays a fluid in a finely divided form by atomizing the fluid in an air jet

Word History and Origins

Origin of spray gun¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Pressure washer accessories like turbo nozzles, trigger spray guns, lances, and detergent injectors are a few of the easy-to-install attachments that can increase the effectiveness of your machine.

From Popular-Science

They formed a semicircle, doing their best to defend themselves against jabs with flagpoles and shots from bear spray canisters and pepper spray guns.

From ProPublica

He checked the spray gun to determine how much had been used.

From Project Gutenberg

Without orders he had the spray gun ready for action, on point and aimed at the bobbing machine heading toward them.

From Project Gutenberg

Carrying the wrapper and the spray-gun to an outside fireplace, he snapped his lighter to them and tossed them in.

From Project Gutenberg