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 See all Example Sentences for spray gun 

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spray gun was in 1920

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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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