SPRINKLE


Meaning of SPRINKLE in English

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

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.