verb
- to make excessively wet; to wet more than necessary
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overwet'
Examples
- If you overwets the soil, the plant roots may rot.
- She overwets the canvas when applying the primer, causing it to warp.
- The sprinkler system overwets the lawn during heavy rain.
- He overwets the clay, making it too difficult to work with.
- Overwets the fabric and it loses its shape.