Sprin"kling (?), n. 1. The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles.

Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling or effusion of water.

2. A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow.

3. Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops. Craik.

Sprin"kling (?), n. 1. The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles.

Baptism may well enough be performed by sprinkling or effusion of water.

2. A small quantity falling in distinct drops or particles; as, a sprinkling of rain or snow.

3. Hence, a moderate number or quantity distributed like drops. Craik.

• present participle of to sprinkle
  
• The action of the verb to sprinkle
  
• a small amount of (some liquid, powder or other fine substance) that is sprinkled on to something
  
• a light shower of rain