wetting down (Meaning)

wetting down

to dampen by sprinkling with water

Wetting down the lawn in the morning helped prevent brown patches from forming.
The firefighter soaked the burning building with a hose, wetting down the flames.
She wetted down the paintbrush before applying a thin coat to the canvas.
Wetting down the car right after washing it helped rinse away any remaining soap.
The gardener went around the garden wetting down the plants with a watering can.
To prevent dust from rising, the construction crew wetted down the area before starting to demolish the building.
The pet owner wetted down the dog's fur to help it cool off on a hot day.
The firefighters wetted down the ground around the fire to create a safety zone.
The horse trainer wetted down the horse before exercising it to help keep it cool.
Wetting down the pool deck made it less slippery and more comfortable to walk on.

to dampen by sprinkling with water

flooding, washing, drowning,wetting, hosing (down), damping, water-soaking, waterlogging, drenching, soaking

evaporating, desiccating, scorching, searing,drying, dehydrating, parching, freeze-drying, wringing,dewatering

Wetting down the lawn in the morning helped prevent brown patches from forming.

The firefighter soaked the burning building with a hose, wetting down the flames.

She wetted down the paintbrush before applying a thin coat to the canvas.

Wetting down the car right after washing it helped rinse away any remaining soap.