overspray

English

Etymology

over- +‎ spray

Pronunciation

(noun) IPA^(key): /ˈoʊvə(ɹ)ˌspɹeɪ/
(verb) IPA^(key): /ˌoʊvə(ɹ)ˈspɹeɪ/

Noun

overspray (plural oversprays)

In spray painting, the spray that goes outside the area being painted (necessary to ensure coverage at the edge).

Derived terms

overspray surface texture

Verb

overspray (third-person singular simple present oversprays, present participle overspraying, simple past and past participle oversprayed)

To produce overspray when spray painting.

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