SPRINKLE
Scrabble letter values: S1P3R1I1N1K5L1E1 = 14
Definition
- noun a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby. — synonyms: scattering, sprinkling
- noun the act of sprinkling or splashing water. — synonyms: sprinkling, sparge
- verb distribute loosely. — synonyms: scatter, dot, dust, disperse
- verb cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force. — synonyms: splash, splosh
- verb rain gently. — synonyms: spit, spatter, patter, pitter-patter
- verb scatter with liquid. — synonyms: sparge, besprinkle
Examples
- “baptized with a sprinkling of holy water”
- “a sparge of warm water over the malt”
- “He scattered gun powder under the wagon”