Definition of: sprinkle

(spring′kəl) v. ·kled, ·kling v.t.
1. To scatter in drops or small particles.
2. To besprinkle; specifically, to apply drops of water to, as a form of baptism: opposed to immerse.
—v.i.
3. To fall or rain in scattered drops.
—noun A falling in drops or particles, or that which so falls; a sprinkling; hence, a small quantity. [ME sprenkelen. Akin to LG sprinkeln scatter.]