verb
1.
to scatter (something) in small drops or particles
sprinkle chocolate shot on whipped cream
Synonyms: besprinkle, dust, powder, ||strinkle; compare strew 1
Related Word: shake; scatter; pepper; sparge
2.
Synonyms: speckle 1, bespeckle, dot, freckle, pepper, speck, stipple
3.
Synonyms: spot 2, dot, pimple, speckle, stud
4.
Synonyms: baptize , asperse, christen, immerse
5.
to rain lightly
it's only sprinkling, so we can still take our walk
Synonyms: drizzle, ||mizzle
Related Word: mist; shower; spit
Contrasted words: pour, stream