wetting

SayWET-ing/ˈwɛtɪŋ/

5 meanings of wetting

1
nouncountable or uncountable
The act of making something wet, such as splashing water onto it.
Like splashing water on a sponge to soak it.
A light wetting of the soil helps the seeds grow.
The wetting of the paper made it tear easily.
Similarmoistening, dampening, soaking
Oppositedrying
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2
verb
Present participle of wet. Use this form for an action happening right now.
She is wetting the cloth before wiping the table.
He kept wetting his lips while he spoke.
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3
noununcountable
When someone accidentally passes urine onto clothes, bedding, or themselves.
The child had a wetting at school and felt upset.
Night wetting often stops as children grow older.
4
adjective
Making something wet, like a liquid that soaks into a surface.
Like soap that helps water spread out flat on a plate instead of sitting in drops.
A wetting liquid spreads out flat instead of forming drops.
Soap works as a wetting cleaner that helps water cover the dishes.
5
noundialectalMulticultural London EnglishUScountable
The killing or serious hurting of a person.
The gang was blamed for the wetting of a rival member.
Police believed the wetting was ordered by a local boss.
Similarkilling, murder, stabbing
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wet, verb: To make something wet, or to turn wet. Full entry

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