Sparge

Pronunciation: /ˈspɑɹɡ/

Sparge (verb)

  1. To sprinkle or spray a liquid over something, often in a controlled way.
  2. To clean or rinse something by spraying water over it.

Examples

  • They sparge the plants with water every morning.
  • Farmers sparge the fields to keep the soil moist.

Common collocations: sparge gently, sparge evenly, sparge thoroughly, sparge regularly

Synonyms of Sparge

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Sparge

  • When referring to gathering items together.
  • When referring to bringing things together.