spraygun

Pressurized coating tool

A spraygun is a device that atomizes liquid into a fine mist and propels it onto a surface.

Sprayguns are used for applying paint, stain, pesticides, or other coatings more evenly and quickly than brushes allow: He finished the cabinets with a spraygun.

Also spelled as two words: spray gun.

equipment

nozzle

Flow-directing pipe fitting

triggerWhat initiates action
compressorPressure-increasing mechanical device
airlessHaving no atmosphere

pneumatic · regulator · cup · needle · fluid · hose · filter · gauge · tank · siphon

atomization

mist

Fine airborne moisture

dropletsMinute liquid globules
dispersionScattering across space
fogLow-lying cloud cover

aerosolize · nebulize · vaporize · particle · fineness · overspray · spatter · fan · pattern · coverage

coating

primer

Preparatory coat or guide

varnishLiquid that dries glossy
lacquerGlossy protective coating
sealantGap-blocking substance

polyurethane · enamel · shellac · epoxy · clearcoat · basecoat · topcoat · rustproofing · waterproofing · undercoat

pressure

psi

23rd Greek letter

barDrinking establishment
airflowMovement of atmosphere
blastSudden forceful burst

valve · jet · throttle · adjustment · flow · volume · stream · force · output · inlet

art

graffiti

Illegal surface markings

muralsLarge wall paintings
stencilsCutout tracing guides
taggingAttaching identifying markers

throwups · pieces · tagger · bombing · wheatpaste · tags · fills · outlines · caps · skinny

Opposites

application method

spraygunbrush

Bristled cleaning tool

paintbrush · roller · paint roller · hand brush · dauber

precision vs. coverage

spraygundetail brush

Small brush for precision work

pen · marker · stylus · airbrush

Family

spray, gun, sprays, sprayed, spraying, sprayer, sprayers, guns, gunned

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G