"Wetted" Example Sentences
1. She wetted the cloth in the basin.
2. The lawn needed to be wetted down before mowing.
3. I wetted my lips before speaking.
4. The mechanic wetted the bolts with WD-40 before loosening them.
5. The paintbrush was wetted with paint.
6. The farmer wetted the seeds before planting them.
7. The nurse wetted the gauze with saline solution.
8. I wetted my finger before turning the page of the old book.
9. The gardener wetted the plants with a watering can.
10. The surfer wetted his wetsuit before entering the water.
11. The cement was wetted before being spread evenly.
12. The mechanic wetted the rag before cleaning the engine.
13. The windshield was wetted before being wiped clean.
14. The match was wetted before being struck.
15. He wetted his hands to slick back his hair.
16. The sponge was wetted before cleaning the countertop.
17. The scaffolding needed to be wetted down to minimize dust.
18. The concrete needed to be wetted before laying bricks.
19. The parched farmland desperately needed to be wetted.
20. The tissue was wetted before cleaning him up.
21. The chef wetted his fingers before turning the pages of the recipe book.
22. The surgeon wetted his hands before scrubbing in.
23. The jury box needed to be wetted down to avoid paper cuts.
24. The roofer wetted the tar before applying it.
25. The baker wetted his fingertips with water before shaping the dough.
26. The hairdresser wetted her client's hair before styling it.
27. The athlete wetted his hands before gripping the ball.
28. The camper wetted the kindling before lighting the fire.
29. The swimmer wetted his goggles before putting them on.
30. The straw was wetted before placing it in the bottle.
31. The envelope was wetted closed.
32. The lens paper was wetted before polishing the camera lens.
33. His lips were wetted with water before they were swabbed for DNA.
34. The towel was wetted before wiping the baby's face.
35. The lenses were wetted before putting on the glasses.
36. His mouth was wetted before the dentist began working.
37. The hoof was wetted before applying the ointment.
38. The stamp was wetted before adhering to the envelope.
39. The horse's bit was wetted before being placed in its mouth.
40. The sandpaper was wetted before sanding the piece of wood.
41. The roller was wetted before applying paint to the wall.
42. The hide was wetted before it was stretched and dried.
43. The gloves were wetted before handling the toxic chemicals.
44. The paper towel was wetted before cleaning the spill.
45. The brush was wetted before scrubbing the floor.
46. The charcoal was wetted before placing it on the grill.
47. Her lips were wetted before kissing him.
48. The ink stamp was wetted prior to stamping the document.
49. The clay was wetted before being shaped on the potter's wheel.
50. The patches were wetted before adhering them to the tire.
51. The washcloth was wetted before wiping his forehead.
52. The floorboards were wetted before applying stain.
53. The comb was wetted before brushing out her hair.
54. Her lips were wetted before applying lipstick.
55. The primer was wetted before applying the paint.
56. The ends of the string were wetted before tying the knot.
57. The rag was wetted before polishing the silverware.
58. The fuse was wetted before being inserted into the socket.
59. Her hair was wetted before being blow-dried.
60. The stamp pad was wetted before inking the stamp.
Common Phases
wetted down - to spray or pour water over something, especially to control dust
The lawn needed to be
wetted down before mowing.
The scaffolding needed to be
wetted down to minimize dust.
wetted the flagstone - to spray or pour water onto flagstones to keep the dust down
I
wetted the flagstone before sweeping the patio.
wetted my whistle - to have a drink, especially of alcohol
I'm going to wet my whistle after mowing the lawn.
wetted my appetite - to stimulate desire or interest, especially interest in food
The commercial for the new restaurant really
wetted my appetite.
wetted one's beak - to drink alcohol; dated phrase
The sailors went to the pub to wet their beaks after being at sea for months.
A wetting - a thorough drenching or soaking
The children got a wetting from playing in the sprinkler on a hot day.
Wetting agent - a substance that increases the ability of a liquid to penetrate or spread over a surface, especially a chemical added to cement or concrete to improve its workability.
So those are some common phrases using "
wetted." Let me know if you have any other questions!