What does sprinkling mean?
Definitions for sprinkling
ˈsprɪŋ klɪŋsprin·kling
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Princeton's WordNet
scattering, sprinklingnoun
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
"the first scatterings of green"; "a sprinkling of grey at his temples"
scattering, sprinkle, sprinklingnoun
a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
aspersion, sprinklingnoun
the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
sprinkle, sprinkling, spargenoun
the act of sprinkling or splashing water
"baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt"
Wiktionary
sprinklingnoun
The action of the verb to sprinkle.
sprinklingnoun
A small amount of (some liquid, powder or other fine substance) that is sprinkled on to something.
sprinklingnoun
A light shower of rain.
Webster Dictionary
Sprinkling
of Sprinkle
Sprinklingnoun
the act of one who, or that which, sprinkles
Sprinklingnoun
a small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow
Sprinklingnoun
hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sprinkling in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sprinkling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of sprinkling in a Sentence
If you skip the added sugar in the fruit bottom, and use a simple sprinkling of spiced oat crumbs on the top—it’s really quite healthy. In fact, it’s healthy enough to eat for breakfast.
Sprinkling water is the only way to bring down the dangerous pollution levels.
Obviously you cannot rely on a plan that involves sprinkling water forever on tailings to control the dust.
I think, 'Really, Lori, stop making it rain,' i still think she's sprinkling safe travels wherever I go.
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