sprinkle :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. the act of sprinkling or splashing water; "baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt"

n. a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby

v. scatter with liquid; wet lightly; "Sprinkle the lawn"

v. cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force; "She splashed the water around her"

v. rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"

v. distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

v. move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";

v. cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles"

v. to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"

v. cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"

v. distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country"

v. spray finely or cover with mist

v. spray or sprinkle with; "The guests showered rice on the couple"

v. spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic); "strew toys all over the carpet"

v. make a place messy by strewing garbage around

v. place or put with great energy; "She threw the blanket around the child"; "thrust the money in the hands of the beggar"