to scatter in small drops or particles, as water, seed, etc.-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.-to baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.-to scatter a liquid, or any fine substance, so that it may fall in particles.-to rain moderately, or with scattered drops falling now and then; as, it sprinkles.-to fly or be scattered in small drops or particles.-a small quantity scattered, or sparsely distributed; a sprinkling.-a utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler.