2. A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow.
3. Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops. Craik.
SPRINT
Sprint, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sprinted; p. pr. & vb. n. Sprinting.]
Etym: [Cf. Sprunt.]
Defn: To run very rapidly; to run at full speed. A runner [in a quarter-mile race] should be able to sprint the whole way. Encyc. Brit.
SPRINT
Sprint, n.
Defn: The act of sprinting; a run of a short distance at full speed. Sprint race, a foot race at the highest running speed; — usually limited to distance under a quarter of a mile.
SPRINTER
Sprint"er, n.
Defn: One who sprints; one who runs in sprint races; as, a champion sprinter.
SPRIT
Sprit, v. t. Etym: [Akin to G. spritzen, sprützen. See Sprit, v. i.]
Defn: To throw out with force from a narrow orifice; to eject; to spurt out. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.