sprinkle

1. v. i. To scatter in small drops or particles, as water, seed, etc. Source: opted

2. v. i. 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. Source: opted

3. v. i. To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify. Source: opted

4. v. i. To scatter a liquid, or any fine substance, so that it may fall in particles. Source: opted

5. v. i. To rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling now and then; as, it sprinkles. Source: opted

6. v. i. To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles. Source: opted

7. n. A small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a sprinkling. Source: opted

8. n. A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler. Source: opted

9. n. a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby Source: wordnet

10. n. the act of sprinkling or splashing water Source: wordnet

11. v. distribute loosely Source: wordnet

12. v. cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force Source: wordnet

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