sprinkler

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Synonyms: sprinkle, sprinkled, sprinkles, sprankle, sprinter, strinkle, prickler, shrinker, springlet, prinker, springer

Antonyms: sprinkle, sprinkled, sprinkles, sprankle, sprinter, strinkle, prickler, shrinker, springlet, prinker, springer

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Noun

1. Anything that [[sprinkle]]s.
2. An [[irrigation]] [[device]] that [[spray]]s water into the [[air]] whilst moving back and forth.
3. A [[heat]]-activated device that sprays water in the event of a [[fire]], usually mounted on a [[ceiling]].
4. {{lb|en|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 [[mimic]]s the motions of an [[irrigation]] sprinkler with a [[rotary]] head.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To fit with automatic sprinklers for fire prevention.

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