spray paint

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noun

: paint that is sprayed onto a surface from a hand-held can

a can of spray paint

spray-paint

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verb

spray-painted; spray-painting; spray-paints

: to paint (something) with paint that is sprayed from a can or sprayer

Examples of spray paint in a Sentence

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Noun

On Wednesday, two Just Stop Oil activists were seen in a video using fire extinguishers to spray paint Stonehenge. —

Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024 Similarly, opposition to the policies (or even existence) of the state of Israel should remain, expressed through spray paint, should not become a felony based on the viewpoint expressed. —

Ron Kuby, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2024

Verb

One of her pieces, a look at a ring of privileged bullies who would kidnap fellow students, drive them around for hours and shave off their hair, inspired fierce blowback: The front gates of her house were spray-painted with obscene messages. —

Brent Lang, Variety, 21 June 2024 The N-word was spray-painted next to a swastika, along with a profane message, on the vehicles. —

Lux Butler, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for spray paint

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