English noun: sparge | |||
1. | sparge (act) the act of sprinkling or splashing water | ||
Samples | Baptized with a sprinkling of holy water. A sparge of warm water over the malt. | ||
Synonyms | sprinkle, sprinkling | ||
Broader (hypernym) | watering | ||
English verb: sparge | |||
1. | sparge (motion) agitate by introducing air or compressed gas | ||
Samples | Sparge the water. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | agitate, shake | ||
2. | sparge (change) scatter with liquid; wet lightly | ||
Samples | Sprinkle the lawn. | ||
Synonyms | besprinkle, sprinkle | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | wet | ||