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.