sprinkle

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
2. 2
   To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.
3. 3
   To drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically.
4. 4
   To rain very lightly outside.
5. 5
   To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.

Noun

1. 1
   A light covering with a sprinkled substance.
2. 2
   A light rain shower.
3. 3
   An aspersorium or utensil for sprinkling.
4. 4
   A small hard piece of sugar and starch, or chocolate, used to decorate cakes etc.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname.