noun
Meaning 1
A gunlock
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
rewet
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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/ˈɹuːɪt/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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/ɹiːˈwɛt/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
verb
Meaning 2
To wet again.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- rewetting drops
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To wet again.
To restore to wetland status via steps including reflooding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: remediate, restore
History
Etymology
See rouet.
From re- + wet.