Definition of spray paint
(Entry 1 of 2)
: paint that is sprayed onto a surface from a hand-held can
a can of spray paint
spray-paint
verb
spray-painted; spray-painting; spray-paints
Definition of spray-paint (Entry 2 of 2)
: to paint (something) with paint that is sprayed from a can or sprayer
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“Spray paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spray%20paint. Accessed 17 May. 2022.
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