ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wetting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwɛtɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Wetting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of wet.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of wet.

More Meanings

  1. The act of making something wet.
  2. The act of accidental urination on or in something.
  3. (US, MLE, slang) An act of murdering or seriously injuring someone.
  4. That makes (something) wet.

Example Sentences

Earned my name name for all of them wettings If I let you live, then give blessings
It is usual to expect, that the first two or three wettings or steepings of grain, at the commencement of the malting season, will not make so good malt as succeeding steepings […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for wetting

Depending on context, synonyms include leak.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include leak, humidity, sprinkling, spray, sprinkler, humidification.

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