Sprinkle
Definition of Sprinkle
Sprin´kle Pronunciation: sprĭņ´k'l | v. t. | 1. | To scatter in small drops or particles, as water, seed, etc. | | 2. | 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. | To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify. | | v. i. | 1. | To scatter a liquid, or any fine substance, so that it may fall in particles. | | 2. | To rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling now and then; as, it sprinkles. | | 3. | To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles. | | n. | 1. | A small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a sprinkling. | | 2. | A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler. |
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