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sprinkler

[spring-kler] / ˈsprɪŋ klər /




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In retrospect, he says he wishes he had a generator that he could have used to power a sprinkler system around the property after the electricity went out.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

A reverse sprinkler works more like an "inside-out rocket," because water jets travel inward and enter the central chamber where the arms connect.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

It asks what happens when a sprinkler operates in reverse, pulling water into its arms instead of forcing water outward.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

Years before his diagnosis, Pat Aust advocated to install a sprinkler system inside the care home.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

“You could turn the sprinkler on one evening, maybe. And take the mail and newspapers in. I’ll be away until Tuesday.”

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings

Down the road near Chippenham, Godwin's family have gone a step further, installing a network of what they call 'cow showers'- sprinklers that douse the cattle with cool water.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Hoses and sprinklers cannot be used in parks, public gardens and other green spaces however there are exemptions for health and safety and National Plant Collections.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

It was blamed in part on the building’s highly flammable cladding and lack of alarms, sprinklers and a fire escape.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

That left open the possibility that sprinklers with more complicated forms, including the curved and looping tubes found in silly sprinklers, might behave differently.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

The hiss of the sprinklers is not the sound of snakes.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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