sprinkler
IPA: sprˈɪŋkɫɝ
noun
- Anything that sprinkles.
- An irrigation device that sprays water into the air whilst moving back and forth.
- A heat-activated device that sprays water in the event of a fire, usually mounted on a ceiling.
- (preceded by definite article) A dance move in which the dancer places one hand on the head behind the ear, with elbow bent, stretches the other arm forwards and mimics the motions of an irrigation sprinkler with a rotary head.
verb
- (transitive) To fit with automatic sprinklers for fire prevention.
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Examples of "sprinkler" in Sentences
- The sprinkler danced in the yard, spraying water in all directions
- I love the sound of the sprinkler ticking back and forth as it waters the lawn
- The sprinkler system in the park kept the grass lush and green all summer
- The kids ran through the sprinkler, squealing with delight as they got wet
- The sprinkler malfunctioned and flooded the garden, causing chaos for the homeowners
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