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An impact sprinkler head in action Sprinklers spraying water to irrigate vine plants in a vineyard An irrigation sprinkler (also known as a water sprinkler or simply a sprinkler) is a device used to irrigate (water) agricultural crops, lawns, landscapes, golf courses, and other areas. They are also used for cooling and for the control of airborne dust. Sprinkler irrigation is the method of applying water in a controlled manner that mimics rainfall. The water is distributed through a network that may consist of pumps, valves, pipes, and sprinklers.
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Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “irrigation sprinkler” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.