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spray gun
noun
: an apparatus resembling a gun for applying a substance (such as paint or insecticide) in the form of a spray
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Another neighbor began automating the process with an air spray gun in his garage.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Ultimately, the goal is to develop a version that can not only cool vehicles but can have a clear topcoat, be applied from a spray gun, and ideally even be available in other colors besides white.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2024
Kids won't want to leave the splash zone with a tree house, bridge, and a play area fashioned like a ship with spray guns, water spouts, sails, and a helm.
—Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024
About a half-hour later, the spray gun stopped working.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024
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First Known Use
1920, in the meaning defined above
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“Spray gun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spray%20gun. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
spray gun
noun
: a device for spraying liquids (as paints and insecticides)
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