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to sprinkle
01
to pour small amounts of something over a surface in a random manner
Transitive: to sprinkle sth somewhere
Examples
She sprinkled sugar over the freshly baked cookies, adding a touch of sweetness to each bite.
The gardener carefully sprinkled seeds across the soil, anticipating the growth of colorful flowers in the coming weeks.
02
to disperse a liquid in tiny droplets over a surface or into the air
Transitive: to sprinkle a liquid over a surface
Examples
The baker sprinkled water over the dough to help it rise evenly.
He sprinkled olive oil over the vegetables before roasting them in the oven.
03
to apply a substance onto a surface
Transitive: to sprinkle a surface with a substance
Examples
She sprinkled the sidewalk with sand to prevent slipping on the icy surface.
The housekeeper sprinkled the carpets with baking soda to neutralize odors before vacuuming.
04
to rain lightly; to fall in small drops or particles
Intransitive
Examples
During the walk, the sky darkened and began to sprinkle, so we hurried back home.
Leaves rustled as raindrops sprinkled down from the sky in the early morning.
Sprinkle
01
the act of sprinkling or splashing water
02
a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
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