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sprinkler

The correct spelling is sprinkler.

How to pronounce sprinkler

noun

IPA: /ˈspɹiŋklɚ/

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The correct spelling is sprinkler. Anything that sprinkles.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Anything that sprinkles.
  2. 2.An irrigation device that sprays water into the air whilst moving back and forth.
  3. 3.A heat-activated device that sprays water in the event of a fire, usually mounted on a ceiling.
  4. 4.(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.

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