Associations to the word «Sprinkler»

Wiktionary

SPRINKLER, noun. Anything that sprinkles.
SPRINKLER, noun. An irrigation device that sprays water into the air whilst moving back and forth.
SPRINKLER, noun. A fire sprinkler; a heat-activated fire extinguisher.
SPRINKLER STRATEGY, proper noun. (business) A market entry strategy based on the principle of diversification, in which a company attempts to enter as many markets as possible in a relatively short time.

Dictionary definition

SPRINKLER, noun. Mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats