sprinkling

Etymology

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of sprinkle

noun

  1. The action of the verb to sprinkle.
  2. A small thinly distributed amount, e.g. of some liquid, powder or other fine substance that is sprinkled on to something.
    It notes: "The Welsh Government's view is that genuine 'levelling up' cannot simply mean a sprinkling of new, ad hoc rail projects decided in Whitehall, it has to be part of a strategic approach to promoting growth in all parts of the UK." December 2 2020, Philip Haigh, “When will Wales's wish for rail improvements come true?”, in Rail, page 32
  3. A light shower of rain.
  4. A scattering.

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