Thesaurus: sprinkling

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Sprinkle
2. n. The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles.
3. n. A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow.
4. n. Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops.
5. n. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
6. n. a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
7. n. the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
8. n. the act of sprinkling or splashing water
9. 1. The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles. Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling or effusion of water. Ayliffe. 2. A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow. 3. Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops. Craik.
10. n:100 n a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly n a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby n the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) n the act of sprinkling or splashing water v distribute loosely v cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force v rain gently v scatter with liquid; wet lightly