sprinkler

UK
/ˈsprɪŋklə/
US
/ˈsprɪŋklɚ/

Translations

sprinklernoun
sprinklers
pl
UK
/ˈsprɪŋklə/
US
/ˈsprɪŋklɚ/
The gardener set up the sprinkler to water the entire lawn evenly.
Le jardinier a installé l'arroseur pour arroser toute la pelouse uniformément.
gicleurSens technique en protection incendie.
The sprinkler system activated when smoke was detected in the building.
Le système de gicleurs s'est déclenché lorsque de la fumée a été détectée dans le bâtiment.
Additional translations
aspergeurSens ancien ou rare : personne ou chose qui asperge.
asperseurTerme plus technique ou moins courant pour un dispositif d'aspersion.
Synonyms
spray head
mist maker
sprinkleradjective
UK
/ˈsprɪŋklə/
US
/ˈsprɪŋklɚ/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in compounds such as "sprinkler system" or "sprinkler head".
d'aspersionEmploi technique, notamment pour les systèmes d'irrigation ou de protection incendie.
The barn was fitted with a modern sprinkler alarm system.
La grange était équipée d'un système d'alarme d'aspersion moderne.

Definitions

sprinklernoun
A device used for watering lawns, gardens, or agricultural fields by spraying water over the area.
The gardener set up the sprinkler to water the entire lawn evenly.
A component of a fire protection system that automatically sprays water when a fire is detected.
The sprinkler system activated when smoke was detected in the building.
A person or thing that sprinkles something.
During the ceremony, the priest acted as the sprinkler of holy water.
sprinkleradjective
Relating to or designed for a sprinkler or sprinkling system.
The barn was fitted with a modern sprinkler alarm system.