To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
Of a pitcher: to keep down the number of hits or walks.
To deflect (radiation or particles).
To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow.
To be dispersed upon.
The act of scattering or dispersing.
A collection of dispersed objects.
To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.
To drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically.
To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.
To rain very lightly outside.
To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
An aspersorium or utensil for sprinkling.
A light rain shower.
A small hard piece of sugar and starch, or chocolate, used to decorate cakes etc.
A light covering with a sprinkled substance.