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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

A second theory, associated with Feynman and later researchers, focuses on water flowing near the outer ends of the sprinkler arms.

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

In addition to the baseball and sprinkler incidents, Oliver felt the Beiderman had a particular dislike for him because he used to practice dribbling on the sidewalk in front of the brownstone.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

When hosepipe bans are in force sports grounds can use hoses or sprinklers - but only to water grass areas "actively used for play".

From BBC Aug. 10, 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

For the new research, the team built a collection of silly sprinklers with different contours.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

When he went back three hours later to turn the sprinklers on, the house was already burning.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

Across the street a neighbor’s sprinklers come on, hissing loud enough to drown out the ticking of the clock.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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