sprinkler

[US]/ˈsprɪŋklə/
[UK]/'sprɪŋklɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a device for sprinkling water, spraying liquid, or automatically extinguishing fire.

Phrases & Collocations

automatic sprinkler system

sprinkler head

sprinkler irrigation

sprinkler controller

sprinkler system

water sprinkler

Example Sentences

At midnoon,the street sprinkler van started working,to lower the street temperature.

According to action principle, extinguishing process and efficiency of the sprinkler systems, it is put forward that the ringed arrangements replace the ramiform arrangements.

Ca absorption and tipburn of lettuce were studied under different application of N, K, Ca, sprinkler irrigation and border irrigation in open field.

The results showed: inncrease application of Ca, balance application of N and K and sprinkler irrigation could increase Ca content of lettuce leaves, reduce occurring of tipburn.

This article makes comparative analysis of the sectorization for the sprinkler system used in high-rise building and approaches to the details for pressure reduction and choice of fire-fighting pumps.

The sprinkler system automatically waters the lawn.

She ran through the sprinkler to cool off in the summer heat.

The sprinkler head needs to be adjusted for better coverage.

The children love playing in the sprinkler on a hot day.

The sprinkler was set on a timer to water the garden early in the morning.

The sprinkler sprayed water all over the backyard.

The sprinkler was broken and needed to be replaced.

The grass was green and lush thanks to the sprinkler system.

The sprinkler was turned off during the rainy season.

The sprinkler was making a strange noise and needed maintenance.

Real-world Examples

Officials have released water sprinklers and anti-smog guns to control the pollution.

Source: This month VOA Special English

Really? I thought running through that guy's sprinkler would've refreshed you.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

Then turn on the sprinkler until the cans have the water up to the line.

Source: VOA Slow English - Entertainment

Runoff due to misaligned sprinklers along the sidewalk, water is running down into the gutter.

Source: This month VOA Daily Standard English

Hey, Katherine, your sprinkler system working okay now?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 5

Protesters hacked into our sprinkler system.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

How do you turn on the sprinklers for the front lawn?

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

Most common leaks that we see are running toilets, broken sprinkler head.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2018 Collection

Sprinklers are helping conserve water, but critics say water is being wasted on crops that humans don't eat.

Source: This month VOA Daily Standard English

Well, so far, I've broken off three of these stupid plastic sprinkler heads.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 5

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