Definition of sprinkler

sprinklernoun

tưới nước

/ˈsprɪŋklə(r)//ˈsprɪŋklər/

The word "sprinkler" originates from the verb "sprinkle," which itself is derived from the Old English word "sprincan," meaning "to scatter." This verb was first used in the 14th century to describe the act of scattering small particles like water, salt, or flour. The term "sprinkler" was first recorded in the 16th century and referred to a device used to scatter water droplets. The word reflects the act of "sprinkling" water, highlighting the process of distributing small amounts of liquid over an area.

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a device with holes in that is used to spray water in drops onto plants, soil or grass

một thiết bị có lỗ dùng để phun nước thành từng giọt lên cây, đất hoặc cỏ

a device inside a building that sprays out water if it detects a rise in temperature because of a fire

một thiết bị bên trong tòa nhà phun nước nếu phát hiện nhiệt độ tăng do hỏa hoạn