the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v. To sprinkle; to moisten by sprinkling.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To sprinkle; scatter.
To throw water upon in a shower of small drops. See sparger.
n. In brewing, the spray of heated water which is thrown upon malt in the preparation of ‘wort.’
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v. agitate by introducing air or compressed gas
v. scatter with liquid; wet lightly
n. the act of sprinkling or splashing water
Word Usage
"Although "sparge" has been a synonym for "sprinkle" since the late 16th century, you're now most likely to come across this word in one of two contexts."