Moistening
['mɔɪsn]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Moisten
Typist: Steven
Examples
- Every night it is said to pay a visit to the sea, no doubt for the purpose of moistening its gills. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Holmes opened the case, and moistening his finger he passed it along the shoe. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Go on,' said Bradley, after moistening his lips. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- His head bent for a moment, as if under a weight, and he then looked up again, moistening his lips. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- The labor can be greatly lessened by moistening the scrubbing cloth with turpentine and applying it to the greasy film, which immediately dissolves and thus can be easily removed. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- Use by sprinkling, or moistening blotting paper with the solution. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
Editor: Vince