sprinkler
(noun) mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden
Source: WordNet® 3.1
sprinkler (plural sprinklers)
Anything that sprinkles.
An irrigation device that sprays water into the air whilst moving back and forth.
A heat-activated device that sprays water in the event of a fire, usually mounted on a ceiling.
Coordinate terms: drencher, fire extinguisher
(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.
Source: Wiktionary
Sprin"kler, n.
1. One who sprinkles.
2. An instrument or vessel used in sprinkling; specifically, a watering pot.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
