send up spray

Frequency: 6.17.2 per million words

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.