Definition of sprinkling

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Sprinkling (n.) A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow..

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Sprinted :: Sprinkling (n.) Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops..
Sprinkling :: Sprinkling (n.) A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow..
Conistra :: Conistra (n.) Originally, a part of the palestra, or gymnasium among the Greeks; either the place where sand was stored for use in sprinkling the wrestlers, or the wrestling ground itself. Hence, a part of the orchestra of the Greek theater..
Spatter :: Spatter (v. t.) To sprinkle with a liquid or with any wet substance, as water, mud, or the like; to make wet of foul spots upon by sprinkling; as, to spatter a coat; to spatter the floor; to spatter boots with mud..
Spice :: Spice (n.) Figuratively, that which enriches or alters the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of food; that which gives zest or pungency; a slight flavoring; a relish; hence, a small quantity or admixture; a sprinkling; as, a spice of mischief..
Sprinkler :: Sprinkle (n.) A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler.
Affusion :: Affusion (n.) The act of pouring upon, or sprinkling with a liquid, as water upon a child in baptism..
Dredger :: Dredger (n.) A box with holes in its lid; -- used for sprinkling flour, as on meat or a breadboard; -- called also dredging box, drudger, and drudging box..
Aspersorium :: Aspersorium (n.) A brush for sprinkling holy water; an aspergill.
Asperges :: Asperges (n.) The service or ceremony of sprinkling with holy water.
Sprinkling :: Sprinkling (n.) The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles..
Baptism :: Baptism (v. i.) The act of baptizing; the application of water to a person, as a sacrament or religious ceremony, by which he is initiated into the visible church of Christ. This is performed by immersion, sprinkling, or pouring..
Asperges :: Asperges (n.) The brush or instrument used in sprinkling holy water; an aspergill.
Aspersion :: Aspersion (n.) A sprinkling, as with water or dust, in a literal sense..
Plashing :: Plashing (n.) The dashing or sprinkling of coloring matter on the walls of buildings, to imitate granite, etc..
Salting :: Salting (n.) The act of sprinkling, impregnating, or furnishing, with salt..
Sparge :: Sparge (v. t.) To sprinkle; to moisten by sprinkling; as, to sparge paper..
Inspersion :: Inspersion (n.) The act of sprinkling.
Respersion :: Respersion (n.) The act of sprinkling or scattering.
Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To variegate as if by sprinkling or intermingling; to color in spots or patches.
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