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sprin·kle (spriŋ′kəl)
transitive verb sprinkled -·kled, sprinkling -·kling
- to scatter (water, sand, etc.) in drops or particles
- to scatter drops or particles upon; cover or strew with a sprinkling
- to dampen before ironing
- to distribute at random or in a pattern
Etymology: ME sprinklen, akin to Ger sprenkeln: see spark
intransitive verb
- to scatter something in drops or particles
- to fall in drops or particles
- to rain lightly or infrequently
noun
- the act of sprinkling
- a small quantity; sprinkling
- a light rain
- tiny pieces of candy, variously flavored and shaped, used for decorating cookies, servings of ice cream, etc.
Related Forms:
- sprinkler sprin′·kler noun
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