throw up spray

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To cause spray to be cast upwards forcefully.

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  • The speedboat's powerful engine caused it to throw up spray as it cut through the waves.
  • Crashing waves throw up spray against the cliffs during a storm.
  • The car drove through the deep puddle, making its wheels throw up spray on either side.
  • A breaching whale can throw up spray meters into the air.
  • The gardener used a powerful hose to throw up spray and clean the patio.
  • As the paddle steamer churned the water, it began to throw up spray behind it.
  • The waterfall at its base always seems to throw up spray that cools the air.
  • Children love to watch the fountain throw up spray in playful patterns.
  • During the regatta, the racing yachts would often throw up spray as they tacked.
  • The storm surge made the ocean throw up spray far onto the beach.