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/sprˈɪŋkəl/ Listen

verb

Sprinkle v. t. (past & past part. sprinkled; pres. part. sprinkling)

To scatter in small drops or particles, as water, seed, etc.

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.

To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify. "Having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience."

Sprinkle v. i.

To scatter a liquid, or any fine substance, so that it may fall in particles. "And the priest shall... sprinkle of the oil with his finger seven times before the Lord."

To rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling now and then; as, it sprinkles.

To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles.

noun

Sprinkle n.

A small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a sprinkling.

A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler. (Obs.)

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Etymology of 'Sprinkle'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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