Sprinkler

usgb/ˈsprɪŋklər/
noun

A device that sprays water, often used for irrigation or to put out fires.

When the fire alarm went off, the sprinkler system in the building quickly started spraying water.
Visual representation of "sprinkler" - A device that sprays water, often used for irrigation or to put out fires.

Often appears as...

  • sprinkler system
  • fire sprinkler
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Fire Safety

Sprinklers in buildings are for safety and automatically activate during fires.

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The hotel's sprinkler system saved lives during the fire.
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Gardening Precision

Garden sprinklers distribute water evenly across lawns and plants.

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He installed a sprinkler to get a lush green lawn.
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Efficiency

Sprinklers are more efficient than manual watering, saving time and water.

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We use a sprinkler to water the crops efficiently.
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