sprinkling

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Sprinkle Source: opted

2. n. The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles. Source: opted

3. n. A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow. Source: opted

4. n. Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops. Source: opted

5. n. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly Source: wordnet

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

7. n. the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) Source: wordnet

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

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. Source: webster

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 Source: ecdict

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