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| aerosol |
a liquid that is in a container under pressure and comes out in a fine spray. [1/2 definitions] |
| fountain |
a spray of water created by a machine, or the structure from which the water flows. [1/2 definitions] |
| hose |
(usually followed by down) to water, spray, soak, or wash with a hose. [1/3 definitions] |
| nozzle |
a narrow spout fitted to the end of a hose or pipe. A nozzle is used to control the flow or spray of a liquid or gas. |
| shower1 |
to wet or spray with a shower of rain or water. [1/8 definitions] |
| skunk |
a small mammal with black and white fur and a bushy tail. Skunks defend themselves with a spray that smells very bad. They are active at night, when they hunt rodents, insects, and eggs. Several kinds of skunks live in North and South America. They are related to badgers, otters, and other kinds of weasels. [1/2 definitions] |
| splash |
to dash or spray. [2/6 definitions] |
| spray1 |
to send out in a spray. [3/6 definitions] |
| sprinkler |
A sprinkler is a device that sends out water in very small drops over an area. It's usually used to water a lawn or garden. Sometimes a sprinkler is a device that turns around and around sending out water in different directions. Sometimes it's a flat hose that has many holes along it to let water spray out over different areas. |
| squirt |
to wet with liquid shot out in a thin jet or spray. [2/5 definitions] |
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