n. Function: verb
1 to scatter (something) in small drops or particles FF1C; sprinkle chocolate shot on whipped cream FF1E;
Synonyms: besprinkle, dust, powder, ||strinkle; compare STREW 1
Related Words: 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 FF1C; it's only sprinkling, so we can still take our walk FF1E;
Synonyms: drizzle, ||mizzle
Related Words: mist; shower; spit
Contrasted Words: pour, stream