English

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪ�k�l|-ɪ�k�l

Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
en-verb|sprinkl|ing

1. To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).

#:The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes.

1. To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.

#:The confectioner sprinkled the cakes with icing sugar.

Translations

Finnish: sirotella (1,2), pirskottaa (1,2)
Korean: �리� (ppurida), ���� (��, salpo-hada)
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Spanish: rociar, salpicar, espolvorear

Noun
sprinkle (plural: sprinkles)

1. A light covering with a sprinkled substance.

#:He decorated the Christmas card with a sprinkle of glitter.

1. A light rain shower.

Synonyms
(light covering with a sprinkled substance): sprinkling

Translations
trans-top|A light covering with a sprinkled substance
Finnish: sirote
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trans-top|A light rain shower
Finnish: tihkusade
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Derived terms
sprinkler
sugar sprinkles

Category:Liquids

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