Associations to the word «Moistening»

Wiktionary

MOISTEN, verb. (transitive) To make moist or moister.
MOISTEN, verb. (intransitive) To become moist or moister.

Dictionary definition

MOISTEN, verb. Make moist; "The dew moistened the meadows".
MOISTEN, verb. Moisten with fine drops; "drizzle the meat with melted butter".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.