rewet

Verb

rewet (third-person singular simple present rewets, present participle rewetting, simple past and past participle rewet or rewetted)

1. (transitive) To wet again.
   • rewetting drops
   1. (transitive) To restore to wetland status via steps including reflooding.
      • With financial backing from the European Union, Ireland is also seeking to rehabilitate and protect thousands of acres of raised bogs. A number of them have been “rewetted” and turned into visitor attractions and nature reserves.2022 October 4, Ed O’Loughlin, “Protecting the Peatlands of Ireland as Fuel Costs Skyrocket”, in The New York Times, →ISSN

Noun

IPA/ˈɹuːɪt/

rewet (plural rewets)

1. A gunlock