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Wetting (Noun)

Meaning 1

A euphemism for urination; "he had to take a leak".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Usages

  • Euphemism

Synonyms

  • Making Water
  • Leak
  • Passing Water

Hypernyms

  • Micturition

Meaning 2

The act of making something wet.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The rain caused the wetting of the streets, making them slippery and difficult to navigate.
  • The wetting of the sponge was a crucial step in the painting process to achieve the desired texture.
  • The children loved the wetting of the sidewalk with water from the hose on a hot summer day.
  • The wetting of the seeds was an essential part of the germination process to encourage them to sprout.
  • The wetting of the paper made it weak and prone to tearing, making it difficult to handle.

Hyponyms

  • Sousing
  • Souse
  • Dousing
  • Soaking
  • Ducking
  • Dampening
  • Immersion
  • Splashing

Related Words

  • Wet (verb)
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