noun.
The act of one who sprinkles, in any sense of the word; aspersion.
noun.
A small quantity falling in distinct drops or parts, or coming moderately: as, a sprinkling of rain or snow.
noun.
A small amount scattered here and there, as if sprinkled.
noun.
In bookbinding, the operation of scattering a shower of fine drops of color on the trimmed edges of the leaves to produce a mottled effect.