Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rewet

verb
/riːˈwɛt/
Definition
To make something wet again after it has dried.
Examples
  • After the paint dried, I needed to rewet the brushes to get them clean.
  • Make sure to rewet the soil every few days to keep the plants healthy.
  • To achieve a better grip, you can rewet your hands before lifting the weights.
Meaning
The act of adding moisture back to an object or a surface that has previously been wet and has now dried out.
Synonyms
  • moisten
  • dampen
  • rehydrate
  • soak