SPRINKLE

v. n.

8 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

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

2.
v.

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.

3.
v.

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. Heb. x. 22.

4.
v.

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. Lev. xiv. 16.

5.
v.

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

6.
v.

To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles.

7.
n.

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

8.
n.

A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler. [Obs.]

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