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A very small or insignificant amount
“I added just a sprinkling of chili powder to give the dish a hint of spice.”
A small thinly distributed amount of something
“For our tour of America we basically had a reserve team with a sprinkling of first-teamers and because of players being missing our results suffered.”
A small amount or number
“My grandmother enjoys baking, and she added just a sprinkling of cinnamon to the recipe.”
The operation of causing water to flow, typically over land
Liquid that is blown or driven through the air in the form of tiny drops
A similar ceremony of initiation, purification or naming
Present participle for to mark, spot or scatter with small spots, marks or dots
“Pour the soup in bowls, sprinkle the surface with toasted sesame seeds, and serve with sesame crackers.”
Present participle for to scatter over something or an area
“Grandma Giselle would sprinkle the seeds in the dirt and cover them up to grow crops.”
Present participle for to scatter or drop small drops or particles of a liquid over an object or surface
“When the wind blows, they sprinkle some water on it to prevent the dust from blowing about.”
Present participle for to fall or let fall in drops of liquid
Present participle for to give or add flavor to by seasoning
Present participle for to cover something with spangles
Present participle for to scatter or leave small fragments of bread or crumbs as a trail
Present participle for to throw or launch something in a given direction
Present participle for to fall or cause to fall in large or overwhelming quantities like, or as of, rain
Present participle for to diffuse, radiate or give off
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