2. To rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling now and then; as, it sprinkles.
3. To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles.
SPRINKLE
Sprin"kle, n.
1. A small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a sprinkling.
2. A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler. [Obs.]
SPRINKLER
Sprin"kler, n.
1. One who sprinkles.
2. An instrument or vessel used in sprinkling; specifically, a watering pot.
SPRINKLING
Sprin"kling, n.
1. The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles. Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling or effusion of water. Ayliffe.