Sprinkler: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง๏ธ
sprinkler
[ หsprษชลklษr ]
irrigation system
A sprinkler is a device used to irrigate land by spraying water over an area. It is commonly employed in gardens, lawns, and agricultural fields to ensure that plants receive adequate moisture. Sprinklers can be stationary or movable, depending on their design and intended use.
Synonyms
irrigator, sprayer, water distributor.
Examples of usage
- The gardener turned on the sprinkler to water the flowers.
- They installed a new sprinkler system in the backyard.
- During the hot summer days, the kids enjoyed playing in the sprinkler.
- Farmers rely on sprinklers for efficient irrigation.
- The automatic sprinkler watered the lawn early in the morning.
Translations
Translations of the word "sprinkler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aspersor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคฐเคฟเคเคเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Sprinkler
๐ฎ๐ฉ sprinkler
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะฟะธะปัะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ zraszacz
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใชใณใฏใฉใผ
๐ซ๐ท arrosage
๐ช๐ธ aspersor
๐น๐ท sulama sistemi
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํ๋งํด๋ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุดุงุด
๐จ๐ฟ zavlaลพovaฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ zavlaลพovaฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๅทๅคด
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกkropilnik
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถkvun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฟะฐัะฐัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sulama sistemi
๐ฒ๐ฝ aspersor
Etymology
The word 'sprinkler' comes from the verb 'sprinkle,' which itself stems from the Old English 'sprintan,' meaning to scatter or sprinkle. The suffix '-er' indicates an agent or device that performs the action of the verb. The concept of sprinklers dates back to ancient irrigation techniques, but modern mechanical sprinklers were developed in the 19th century, revolutionizing agricultural practices. Over time, the design of sprinklers has evolved, leading to a variety of types, including stationary, rotating, and oscillating models, all aimed at improving efficiency in water distribution for irrigation and landscaping.