re-ˈwet,v.|riː-| [re- 5 a.] trans. To make wet again. 1844H. Stephens Bk. Farm I. 241 The wet bulb..will last a considerable time wet, and be rewetted when required.1889Westgarth Austral. Progress 50 This gum tasted abominably, if you licked it for re-wetting.