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dew
1[doo, dyoo]
noun
moisture condensed from the atmosphere, especially at night, and deposited in the form of small drops upon any cool surface.
something like or compared to such drops of moisture, as in purity, delicacy, or refreshing quality.
moisture in small drops on a surface, as tears or perspiration.
Informal.
verb (used with object)
to wet with or as with dew.
DEW
2[doo, dyoo]
distant early warning.
dew
/ ː /
noun
drops of water condensed on a cool surface, esp at night, from vapour in the air
( in combination )
dewdrop
something like or suggestive of this, esp in freshness
the dew of youth
small drops of moisture, such as tears
verb
poetic(tr) to moisten with or as with dew
dew
Water droplets condensed from the air, usually at night, onto cool surfaces near the ground. Dew forms when the temperature of the surfaces falls below the dew point of the surrounding air, usually due to radiational cooling.
See also frost
Other 51Թ Forms
- dewless adjective
- undewed adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dew1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dew1
Example Sentences
“Pulsing Lifters,” in an arrangement for two pianos and harpsichord, is like a delicate dew.
The reduced staffing could make it more difficult to gather and process the data coming in from across the country — on temperature, wind speed, and dew points, among other things.
In recent days, England players have suggested the dew had a significant impact on that match, making conditions easier for batting during Australia's chase - with the advantage possibly worth as many as 60 runs.
While the arrival of a dew under the lights made batting easier, England did not help themselves.
As well as rain, they can come from waterfalls, waves in the sea and even morning dew and mist.
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