sprinkling, n.
(sprinklings)
freq. cnt. 2
(sprinklings)
freq. cnt. 2
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
<noun.quantity> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
scattering sprinkling
sample sentences
"the first scatterings of green""a sprinkling of grey at his temples"
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derivationally related form
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the act of sprinkling or splashing water
<noun.act>
sparge sprinkle sprinkling
sample sentences
"baptized with a sprinkling of holy water""a sparge of warm water over the malt"
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derivationally related form
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the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
<noun.act>
aspersion sprinkling
semantic pointers
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a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
<noun.phenomenon>
scattering sprinkle sprinkling
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derivationally related form
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derivationally related form
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