An implement used to sprinkle liquids, esp. one used to sprinkle holy water; an aspergillum. Cf. holy-water sprinkle n. at holy water, n. compounds 2…

A container or device used for sprinkling water, perfume, or other substances.

A device for sprinkling water.

a sprinkler.

Roman Catholic Church A kind of brush used to sprinkle holy water: see asperges, n.

A sprinkler.

Any of various ornamental or practical devices, frequently of a circular or radial design, likened to… A perforated cap or nozzle attached to the…

= rose, n.1 9e. Also more generally: any spreading or perforated end or cap to a pipe.

A bundle or tuft of twigs, hair, feathers, etc. fixed on a handle, used for brushing or dusting; also, a water-sprinkler.

An aspergillum.

= sense A. 9e.

= sense A. 9e.

In a steam boiler: a part from or through which water passes in a number of separate streams or tubes. Also: a water sprinkler or rose. Cf. head, n.1…

An appliance for sprinkling water, esp. in brewing. Also, one used for sprinkling a liquid other than water, or for aerating a liquid with air.

a fire protection system incorporating sprinklers (sense 1c).