dampen
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Dampen the stone, apply the poultice a half-inch thick, then cover it with plastic and tape down the edges.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2022
Dampen the marble with the solution, and set a timer for five minutes.
From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2022
Method: Dampen a kitchen towel and lay it on the center oven rack.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2019
Dampen the edges with milk, turn them over to form a border and press down – you can use a fork to seal.
From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2019
Dampen the straw crown sufficiently to make it very pliable and pull it into shape over this cardboard crown.
From Make Your Own Hats by Martin, Gene Allen
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