Sprinkler: meaning, definitions and examples

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sprinkler

 

[ หˆsprษชล‹klษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aspersor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคฐเคฟเค‚เค•เคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sprinkler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sprinkler

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฟะธะปัŽะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zraszacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ—ใƒชใƒณใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arrosage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aspersor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sulama sistemi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํ”„๋งํด๋Ÿฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุดุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zavlaลพovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zavlaลพovaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ทๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกkropilnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถkvun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฟะฐั€ะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sulama sistemi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,011, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.