Sprinkle /(sprĭṉ"k'l)/
Sprin·kle
Sprinkle
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Sprinkled; p. pr. & vb. n. Sprinkling
- To scatter in small drops or particles, as water, seed, etc.
- 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.
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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.
Sprinkle
v. i.
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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.
- To rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling now and then; as, it sprinkles.
- To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles.
Sprinkle
n.
- A small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a sprinkling.
- A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler. [Obs.]