1. Verb
To scatter in small drops or particles, as water, seed, etc.
2. Verb
To scatter on; to disperse something over in small drops or particles; to besprinkle; as, to sprinkle the earth with water; to sprinkle a floor with sand.
3. Verb
To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.
4. Verb
To scatter a liquid, or any fine substance, so that it may fall in particles.
5. Verb
To rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling now and then; as, it sprinkles.
6. Verb
To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles.
7. Noun
A small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a sprinkling.
8. Noun
A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler.
9. Noun
a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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