send up spray
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To cause spray to fly upwards.
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Examples (10)
- The speedboat sent up a huge spray as it cut through the waves.
- Powerful waves crashed against the rocks, sending up spray high into the air.
- Every time a car passes, it sends up spray from the wet pavement.
- The fountain's central jet gracefully sends up spray towards the sky.
- After the heavy rain, the waterfall sent up a fine spray that cooled the air.
- A breaching whale can send up a spectacular spray visible for miles.
- Children love to jump in puddles, sending up spray with their boots.
- The fire hose sent up a powerful spray to douse the flames.
- Be careful, that machine will send up spray if you turn it on now.
- The constant motion of the rapids has sent up spray that keeps the surrounding moss green.