1. (v. i.) To scatter in small drops or particles, as water, seed, etc.

2. (v. i.) To scatter on; to disperse something over in small drops or particles; to besprinkle; as, to sprinkle the earth with water; to sprinkle a floor with sand.

3. (v. i.) To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.

4. (v. i.) To scatter a liquid, or any fine substance, so that it may fall in particles.

5. (v. i.) To rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling now and then; as, it sprinkles.

6. (v. i.) To fly or be scattered in small drops or particles.

7. (n.) A small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a sprinkling.

8. (n.) A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler.