(v) :
to cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance); to cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it
"the confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes."
(n) :
a light covering with a sprinkled substance; a light rain shower
"he decorated the Christmas card with a sprinkle of glitter."
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(v) :
to cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance); to cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it
"the confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes."
(n) :
a light covering with a sprinkled substance; a light rain shower
"he decorated the Christmas card with a sprinkle of glitter."