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Major river in China
The Wei River (Chinese: 渭河; pinyin: Wèi Hé; Wade–Giles: Wei Ho) is a major river in west-central China's Gansu and Shaanxi provinces. It is the largest
Wei_River
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Wei River in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The Wei River (渭河 or 渭水) is a major river in Gansu and Shaanxi Provinces in central China. The largest
Wei_River_(disambiguation)
Topics referred to by the same term
into: Western Wei (西魏, 535–557) Eastern Wei (東魏, 534–550) Zhai Wei (翟魏, 388–392), state of Dingling/Gaoche ethnicity in China Wei River, a main tributary
Wei
Civil war in China (206–202 BCE)
Hancheng, Shaanxi) to cross the river and attack Anyi (安邑; present-day Xia County, Shanxi). In October–November 205 BCE, Wei Bao personally led an attack
Chu–Han_Contention
Major river in China
Qingshui River Dahei River Kuye River Wuding River Fen River Wei River (the Wei River is the largest of these tributaries) Luo River Qin River Dawen River The
Yellow_River
Qin dynasty palace in Shaanxi, China
surpassing the Luo river. During the 144 years that Xianyang served as Qin capital, the early political center lay north of the Wei River around Jique palace
Xianyang_Palace
Battle between warlord Cao Cao and coalition from Guanxi (211)
the Wei River via Puban Ford (蒲阪津) at night and set up a camp on the west bank. While Cao Cao and his men were preparing to cross the Wei River to the
Battle_of_Tong_Pass
Dynastic era in China (c. 1046 – 771 BC)
retronym referring to the relative location of the ruined Fenghao in the Wei River valley (near present-day Xi'an, Shaanxi province), which is about 340 km
Western_Zhou
the fourth largest river in Ningxiang City and one of the largest tributaries of the Wei River. Wu River has 68 tributaries. The river passes places such
Wu River (Wei River tributary)
Wu_River_(Wei_River_tributary)
Capital of the Qin dynasty
north of the Wei River, the city's ruins are now scattered along both banks due to the city's expansion and a later change of the river's course. The Han
Xianyang_(Qin)
Historical region of China
formerly romanised as Kwanchung) region, also known as the Guanzhong Basin, Wei River Basin, or uncommonly as the Shaanzhong region, is a historical region
Guanzhong
204 BCE battle between the Han and a combined force of Qi and Western Chu
The Battle of Wei River (Chinese: 濰水之戰) was fought in November 204 BC between the Han and a combined force of Qi and Western Chu. The famous General Han
Battle_of_Wei_River
Prefecture-level city in Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
a prefecture-level city in central Shaanxi province, situated on the Wei River a few kilometers upstream (west) from the provincial capital of Xi'an
Xianyang
Highland sedimentary basin in northwest China
Wei River at Tongguan in Shaanxi and again turning sharply eastward. It then flows through Henan's Hangu Pass to enter the North China Plain. The Wei
Ordos_Plateau
Tributary of the Hai River
‹See RfD› The Wei or Wey River is a river in northern Henan, southern Hebei, and western Shandong in China. Beginning in the southern foothills of the
Wei River (Shandong and Henan)
Wei_River_(Shandong_and_Henan)
Ancient capital of China
its modern name of Xi'an was adopted. The site of Chang'an south of the Wei River in central Xi'an has been inhabited since Neolithic times, when the Yangshao
Chang'an
Chinese dynasty from c. 1046 to 256 BC
house, surnamed Ji, had military control over territories centered on the Wei River valley and North China Plain. Even as Zhou suzerainty became increasingly
Zhou_dynasty
Capital of the Western Zhou dynasty of Ancient China
in Ancient China, on the opposite banks of the Feng River, a right bank tributary of the Wei River, about 15 km (9.3 mi) upstream of its confluence with
Fenghao
Military conflict between Cao Wei and Shu Han (234)
south bank of the Wei River alongside the civilians living in the area. He also forbade his troops from taking the civilians' crops. The Wei emperor Cao Rui
Battle_of_Wuzhang_Plains
Chinese warlord and statesman (155–220)
Shaanxi) and the banks of the Wei River. The first engagement took place when Cao Cao's forces were crossing the Wei River to the north bank, during which
Cao_Cao
Province in Northwestern China
the capital of the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC), is just north across the Wei River. The other prefecture-level cities into which the province is divided
Shaanxi
Late Neolithic culture in northern China
area, variants developed in the middle Yellow River area, Taosi in the Fen River valley, and in the Wei River valley. Around 2000 BC, the population decreased
Longshan_culture
Prefecture-level city in Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
northwest China. The city lies on the lower section of the Wei River confluence into the Yellow River, about 60 km (37 mi) east of the provincial capital Xi'an
Weinan
Mountain pass in China
Plain and the Guanzhong region. The pass restricted access into the lower Wei River valleys, where the heartland of the state of Qin and the unified Qin dynasty
Hangu_Pass
History of the natural environment and human interaction in China
years ago, millet cultivation originated in the semi-arid savanna of the Wei River valley on the Loess Plateau. Before agricultural production, the area's
Environmental history of China
Environmental_history_of_China
River in Hebei, China, that flows into Bohai Bay
The Wei River is a river in Hebei Province in northeastern China. It flows into Bohai Bay. Other Wei Rivers v t e v t e
Wei_River_(Hebei)
Period of Chinese history from 220 to 280 CE
The Three Kingdoms of Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu dominated China from 220 to 280 AD following the end of the Han dynasty. This period was preceded
Three_Kingdoms
Ancient Chinese minister and monarch (1000s BCE)
in exile, he continued to wait placidly, fishing in a tributary of the Wei River (near today's Xi'an) using a barbless hook or even no hook at all, on
Jiang_Ziya
Funeral terracotta army in Shaanxi, China
of the City of Xianyang, Shaanxi Province, on the northern bank of the Wei River and about 20 km to the north of the city center of the provincial capital
Yangling_Mausoleum_of_Han
Mountain range in Shaanxi, China
north is the densely populated Wei River valley, an ancient center of Chinese civilization. To the south is the Han River valley. To the west is the line
Qinling
Dynasty of China (386–535)
9000 Wei (/weɪ/), known in historiography as the Northern Wei (Chinese: 北魏; pinyin: Běi Wèi), Tuoba Wei (Chinese: 拓跋魏; pinyin: Tuòbá Wèi), Yuan Wei (Chinese:
Northern_Wei
5000–3000 BC Chinese archaeological culture
represented by the Banpo, Jiangzhai, Beishouling and Dadiwan sites in the Wei River valley in Shaanxi. The Middle Yangshao period or Miaodigou phase (c. 4000–3500
Yangshao_culture
Imperial dynasty of China (221–206 BC)
construct the Qin capital at Xianyang (near modern Xi'an, Shaanxi) on the Wei River near the former Zhou capital of Fenghao – , a city which ultimately resembled
Qin_dynasty
System of interconnected canals in China
present course of the Yellow River at Liangshan, splitting off downstream at Liaocheng's Dong'e County before continuing to the Wei at Linqing; the Southern
Grand_Canal_(China)
Road through remote mountain areas of China
sides. Primarily found in the Qin Mountains, they connected the Wei River and the Han River valleys. The first gallery roads were built during the Warring
Gallery_road
Founder and Emperor of Han Dynasty of China from 202 to 195 BC
Xin's victory against the allied forces of Chu and Qi at the Battle of Wei River in the north, the morale of the Chu forces fell and they started running
Emperor_Gaozu_of_Han
Chinese general, politician and regent (179–251)
was a Chinese military general, politician, and regent of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He formally began his political
Sima_Yi
Historical region in Gansu Province, China
access to the Longxi Basin, which leads east through Mount Long along the Wei River valley into the populous Guanzhong Plain, and then into the Central Plain
Hexi_Corridor
Mausoleum in Shaanxi, China
Chang'an city. The Chang Mausoleum was built in the crossing point of Wei River and Jing River on the top point of the Xianyang Plain, leaning against the Weiyang
Han_Changling
River in Shanxi, China
to join the Yellow River west of Hejin. The Fen and the Wei Rivers are the two largest tributaries of the Yellow River. The river is 694 kilometers (431 mi)
Fen_River
Aspect of Chinese military history
of the Yellow River – the Hetao, the Ordos Desert, and the Loess Plateau – provided no natural barriers on the approach to the Wei River valley, the oft-called
History of the Great Wall of China
History_of_the_Great_Wall_of_China
River in Hunan, China
Chu River (Chinese: 楚江; pinyin: Chǔ Jiāng) is the second largest river in Ningxiang and one of the largest tributaries of the Wei River. It originates
Chu River (Wei River tributary)
Chu_River_(Wei_River_tributary)
Various species of cyprinid fishes
much the same is said about them. Other famous Dragon Gates are on the Wei River where it passes through the Lung Sheu Mountains and at Tsin in Shanxi
Carp
Chinese rebel leader (died 1367)
time, Song commanders Li Wu and Cui De launched an attack on the eastern Wei River valley in Shaanxi from Xiangyang. Compared to the early 1350s, the rebels
Han_Lin'er
Imperial burial grounds in China
located in a string of pearls in an east–west direction north of the Wei River in Xianyang Prefecture north of Xi'an. The line of tombs stretches from
Western Han dynasty imperial tombs
Western_Han_dynasty_imperial_tombs
Prefecture-level city in Gansu, China
southeast of the province, the city strides along the upper reaches of the Wei River and at the boundary of the Loess Plateau and the Qinling Mountains. As
Tianshui
of various regions and provinces in ancient China, usually around the Wei River or the imperial capital. In the Book of Documents, Yongzhou is mentioned
Yongzhou_(ancient_China)
2023 fantasy film directed by Wuershan
still possessing Daji's body - resuscitates Shou; Ziya fishes alone on Wei River and notices Gongbao's crows; Wen Zhong, Grand Preceptor of the Shang dynasty
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms
Creation_of_the_Gods_I:_Kingdom_of_Storms
Kingdoms in the Qin-Han interregnum
to march on the town of Chencang on the southern edge of Guanzhong's Wei River Basin. Under attack by the Han army, the surprised garrison and its commander
Three_Qins
Shu Han military campaigns against Cao Wei (228-234)
one army from Yi Province to attack Chang'an via the Qin Mountains and Wei River valley; one of Liu Bei's top generals would lead another army from Jing
Zhuge Liang's Northern Expeditions
Zhuge_Liang's_Northern_Expeditions
Battle that established the Han dynasty
General-in-Chief Han Xin defeated the Chu-Qi coalition in the Battle of Wei River, and in early 203 he completed the Han conquest of the State of Qi, an
Battle_of_Gaixia
Wife of King Wen of Zhou
future King Wen of Zhou, born Chang, was walking along the banks of the Wei River one day when he first met Tai Si. Her beauty so captivated Chang that
Tai_Si
River in Tianjin, China
Southern Canal is fed by the Wei River at Linqing. Via the Grand Canal, the Hai River is connected to the Yellow and Yangtze rivers. The construction of the
Hai_River
Chinese family name
important clans – the Ji originally centered on the Fen River in Shanxi and the Jiang around the Wei River in Shaanxi – whose union produced the Zhou state ruled
Ji (Zhou dynasty ancestral surname)
Ji_(Zhou_dynasty_ancestral_surname)
Mid-10th Century BCE conquest of the Shang by Predynastic Zhou
produce. By the 12th century BC, Shang influence extended west to the Wei River valley, a region that was occupied by clans known as the Predynastic Zhou
Battle_of_Muye
Chinese state (c. 1040 BCE–209 BCE)
Wei (/weɪ/; Chinese: 衞; pinyin: Wèi), commonly spelled Wey to distinguish from the contemporary larger Wei (魏) state, was an ancient Chinese state that
Wey_(state)
Chinese Shu Han state general (202-264)
Jiang Wei (202 – 3 March 264), courtesy name Boyue, was a Chinese military general and politician of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period
Jiang_Wei
Dragon Gate in Chinese mythology
much the same is said about them. Other famous Dragon Gates are on the Wei River where it passes through the Lung Sheu Mountains and at Tsin in Shanxi
Longmen_(mythology)
Mountain in Shaanxi Province, China
west of Shaanxi Province, China on the watershed between the Han River and the Wei River. Its highest point, Baxiantai (Chinese: 拔仙台), rises to a height
Mount_Taibai
206 BCE banquet marking a power struggle in ancient China
attacked and conquered the pass, pushing on to west of the Xi River (戲水; a tributary of the Wei River flowing through present-day Lintong District, Xi'an, Shaanxi)
Feast_at_Swan_Goose_Gate
Railway bridge in China
543 mi)-long bridge crosses the Wei River twice, as well as many other rivers, such as the Ling river, Luofu river, Xi river, Shi Di river and many more, highways
Weinan_Weihe_Grand_Bridge
552–603 khaganate founded by the Göktürks
September 23, 626, Illig Qaghan and his iron cavalry reached the bank of the Wei River north of Bian Bridge (in present-day Xianyang, Shaanxi). On September
First_Turkic_Khaganate
River in Gansu and Shaanxi, China
涇水), is a tributary of the Wei River (Chinese: 渭河), which in turn is the largest tributary of the Yellow River. The Jing River flows for 455.1 kilometres
Jing_River
Emperor of China from 626 to 649
across the Wei River from Chang'an. Emperor Taizong, accompanied by Gao Shilian and Fang Xuanling, was forced to meet Ashina Duobi across the river and personally
Emperor_Taizong_of_Tang
Plateaus near the Chinese Wei River
The Wuzhang Plains (五丈原) are plateaus near the Wei River in China. They are now in the Shaanxi province, 56 kilometres from Baoji. The name "Wuzhang"
Wuzhang_Plains
Ruler of Chinese state of Qin from 361 to 338 BC
this turmoil, the state of Wei seized control of the Hexi region (the area west of the southern section of the Yellow River between modern-day Shanxi and
Duke_Xiao_of_Qin
Pagoda in Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
by the Wei River. When the Wei River flooded and the riverbed was diverted, the temple was destroyed by water and the bell sank in the river bank. During
Small_Wild_Goose_Pagoda
Chaobai River (潮白河) Chao River Bai River Wei (潍河) Zhang (漳河) Yongding (永定河) Sanggan River (桑干河) Yang He (洋河) Daqing River (大清河) Juma River (拒马河) Wei (卫河)
List_of_rivers_of_China
Mostly ancient mausoleums and burial mounds
eighteen mausoleums of the Tang dynasty emperors (唐十八陵) in the valley of the Wei River north of the Qin Mountains (秦岭). Most are natural hills shaped by man
Chinese_pyramids
Dog breed
Ningxia, Gansu, etc. It is said to have originated in the area north of the Wei River from the Warring States Period to the Qin Dynasty or earlier. The event
Xigou
Fall of Western Jin capital to Han-Zhao (316)
conquered Beidi. He then marched to Jingyang, and the Jin forces north of the Wei River all dispersed. In August or September, Liu Yao marched towards Chang'an
Fall_of_Chang'an
State in modern Shanxi (1042–369 BC)
southwest the Fen River turns west to join the south-flowing part of the Yellow River which soon leads to the Guanzhong, an area of the Wei River Valley that
Jin_(Chinese_state)
Capital of Shaanxi, China
Fenghao, located on opposite banks of the Feng River at its confluence with the southern bank of the Wei in the western suburbs of present-day Xi'an. The
Xi'an
Steppe ecoregion of grasslands, savannas, and shrublands
In the southeast the Silk Road led over some hills to the east-flowing Wei River valley which led to the North China Plain. South of the Khingan Mountains
Eurasian_Steppe
Prefecture-level city in Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
strategic, controlling a pass on the Qin Mountains between the Wei River valley and the Jialing River. Thriving early in the Tang dynasty, it has roots to 2000
Baoji
Shaanxi, along the Wei, Yellow, and Fen Rivers to the Jin capital at Jiang (t 絳, s 绛) in Yicheng, Shanxi. Since China's rivers generally run from the
History_of_canals_in_China
5800–5400 BC Chinese archaeological culture
produced by a gully that drains into the Qingshui River valley, itself a tributary of the Wei River. The site was originally excavated from 1975 to 1984
Dadiwan_culture
River
The Wei or Weishui River (simplified Chinese: 沩水河; traditional Chinese: 溈水河; pinyin: Wéishuǐ Hé), begins in Weishan Township, is 117.2 kilometres (72.8 mi)
Wei_River_(Xiang_tributary)
Madeira river basin at Rivers Network. Amur river basin at Rivers Network Lower, Middle and Upper Euphrates river basin at Rivers Network Dnieper river : Watersheds
List of drainage basins by area
List_of_drainage_basins_by_area
2015 Taiwanese film
Bureau of Audiovisual and Music Industry Development and stars Hsu Wei-ning, River Huang and Liu Yin-shang. The film was released in Taiwan on 27 November
The_Tag-Along
Large canal in China
in ancient China. The canal connects the Jing river and Luo river, northern tributaries of the Wei River. Historian Sima Qian in his Records of the Grand
Zhengguo_Canal
Chinese ruler of Wei from 369 to 319 BC
south of the Fen River not far from where the Fen River and Wei River join the Yellow River. Daliang was to the far southeast of Wei near the border with
King_Hui_of_Wei
Chinese historian and poet (1125–1210)
Southern Song Dynasty (南宋). Lu You was born on a boat floating in the Wei River early on a rainy morning, November 13, 1125. At the time of his birth
Lu_You
King of Qin, China from 307 to 251 BC
Yangtze River near Anlu (安陸), where the new Nan Commandery (南郡) was established. In 301 BC, Qin again attacked Han, led by King Zhaoxiang's uncle, Wei Ran
King_Zhaoxiang_of_Qin
Character in Chinese mythology
draining the Yellow River and the Wei River (all rivers and lakes crossing his path) to quench his burning thirst. However, the big rivers were also unable
Kuafu
Mongol general under Genghis Khan and Ögedei Khan
conquer the east. In 1227, he conquered the Jin districts along the upper Wei River, and even raided the Kingdom of Tibet. Though the Mongols conquered Xi
Subutai
Natural disaster in Huaxian, China
forming the southern boundary. The earthquake's epicenter was in the Wei River Valley in Shaanxi Province, near Huaxian (now Huazhou District of Weinan)
1556_Shaanxi_earthquake
2021 floods in Henan, China
Instead of the Yellow River flooding, as was expected as it has happened historically, the Communism Canal [zh] and Wei River on the west were the main
2021_Henan_floods
River in China
The Niutou River (Chinese: 牛头河; pinyin: Niútóu Hé) is a major tributary of the Wei River, streaming north-east of Tianshui and through the town of Qingshui
Niutou_River
Battle in 205 BC
This new campaign began in late 204 and culminated in the Battle of Wei River. Timeline of the Chu–Han Contention Qian, Sima. Records of the Grand Historian
Battle_of_Jingxing
Use of water as a weapon
army led by Long Ju at the Battle of Wei River, by feigning retreat and luring the pursuing enemy to ford the Wei River (潍水, at modern-day Weifang, Shandong)
Hydraulic_warfare
Chinese politician and general (1891–1940)
Route Army in Hebei, Shanxi, before he was able to make it across the Wei River to Henan's Qingfeng County. The Eighth Route Army found Shi on March 4
Shi_Yousan
Ancient Chinese state during the Warring States period
Wei (/weɪ/; Chinese: 魏; pinyin: Wèi) was one of the seven major states during the Warring States period of ancient China. It was created from the three-way
Wei_(state)
The Wei Wai Kum First Nation, also called Campbell River First Nation, are the band government of one of the component groups of the Laich-kwil-tach or
Wei_Wai_Kum_First_Nation
Emperor of China from 581 to 604
the Guangtong Canal (廣通渠) between Daxing and Tong Pass, parallel to the Wei River. This canal greatly facilitated the transport of food and supplies to
Emperor_Wen_of_Sui
207 BCE battle between Qin and Chu,battle
by Xiang Liang. Zhang Han then led the Qin army north across the Yellow River to attack another rebel state, Zhao, defeating the Zhao army and capturing
Battle_of_Julu
Ethnic group in ancient China
faces marked and were banned to Sanwei, near the Wei River. The people from north of Chishui River could not be defeated. Shun then classified them as
Sanmiao_tribe
Battle of the Chu–Han Contention, BCE 205
Xi and Lu Wan, the vassal kings Haan Xin (King of Haan) and Wei Bao (King of Western Wei), the Zhao political exile Zhang Er (originally the King of Changshan)
Battle_of_Pengcheng
Chinese filmmaker
Wei Shujun (Chinese: 魏书钧; pinyin: Wèi Shūjūn) is a Chinese film director, screenwriter and actor based in Beijing. He is best known for his feature films
Wei_Shujun
Western Wei and Northern Zhou general (509 - 580)
Wei Xiaokuan (韋孝寬) (509 – 17 December 580), formal personal name Wei Shuyu (韋叔裕) (but went by the courtesy name of Xiaokuan), known by the Xianbei name
Wei_Xiaokuan
WEI RIVER
WEI RIVER
Boy/Male
Biblical Japanese
My shepherd; my companion; my friend.
Male
Chinese
thunder.
Boy/Male
Australian, Chinese
Thunder; Upright
Boy/Male
English American
West meadow.English surname Westley.
Girl/Female
Australian, Chinese, German, Japanese
Fly; Dance in the Air
Male
Chinese
high, lofty, or heroic, remarkable.
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Japanese
King
Male
Chinese
genial.
Girl/Female
Australian, Chinese, German
Flower Bud
Female
Japanese
(1-鈴, 2-零, 3-麗, 4-霊) Japanese name REI means 1) "bell," 2) "nothing, zero" or 3) "lovely," 4) "spirit."
Female
Chinese
warm, genial.
Boy/Male
British, English, Italian, Malaysian
Mother
Female
Chinese
a red gem.
Male
Japanese
(1-æµ, 2-ä½³, 3-敬, 4-åœ, 5-æ…§) Japanese name KEI means 1) "blessed, lucky," 2) "excellent," 3) "respect," 4) "square jewel," or 5) "wise."
Boy/Male
African, German, Hindu, Indian, Japanese
Wise; Blessing; Power
Surname or Lastname
Chinese
Chinese : there are two sources for this character for Wen, which also means ‘warm’. One is a territory named Wen, and the other an area named Wenyi. Descendants of rulers of these areas adopted Wen as their surname.Chinese : from a character that also means ‘literature’. Its origin, however, is from the given name of an ancient personage called Wen.Chinese : from a character that also means ‘hear’. During the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc), in the state of Lu there existed a man who has a supplementary name, Wenren. His descendants adopted the first character of his name, Wen, as their surname.English : unexplained.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Danish, Japanese, Latin, Swedish
The Fifth Month; May; The Youngest of Sisters; Beautiful; Plum; Enchanting; Rose; Alliance; Oath; Great One; Sprouting Life
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Way.Dutch : variant of Wei.
Boy/Male
Arthurian Legend Welsh
Son of Ector.
Female
Japanese
(1-æµ, 2-æ…¶, 3-æ¡‚, 4-敬, 5-å•“, 6-åœ, 7-景) Japanese name KEI means 1) "blessed, lucky," 2) "happy," 3) "katsura tree," 4) "respectful," 5) "spring," 6) "square jewel," or "sunny."Â
WEI RIVER
WEI RIVER
Boy/Male
Muslim
The wrapped one
Boy/Male
Hindu
Priest
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Type of a Veda
Girl/Female
Hindu
Girl/Female
Tamil
Jevaria | ஜேவாரியா
Prophet mohammads wife
Boy/Male
Hindu
A house, A habitation, A place to Stay
Girl/Female
Indian
Elder sister
Boy/Male
Tamil
Indukant | இநà¯à®¤à¯à®•à®¾à®‚த
The Moon, Like a Moon, Moon loved
Girl/Female
Sikh
Light, Lustrous, Power
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Cool Like Autumn
WEI RIVER
WEI RIVER
WEI RIVER
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WEI RIVER
a.
Oozy; wet.
superl.
Containing, or consisting of, water or other liquid; moist; soaked with a liquid; having water or other liquid upon the surface; as, wet land; a wet cloth; a wet table.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Wet
imp. & p. p.
of Wet
a.
Having webbed feet; palmiped; as, a goose or a duck is a web-footed fowl.
v. t.
To unite or surround with a web, or as if with a web; to envelop; to entangle.
a.
Having the feet, or the shoes on the feet, wet.
a.
Wet.
v. t.
To fill or moisten with water or other liquid; to sprinkle; to cause to have water or other fluid adherent to the surface; to dip or soak in a liquid; as, to wet a sponge; to wet the hands; to wet cloth.
a.
Having the fingers united by a web for a considerable part of their length.
superl.
Employing, or done by means of, water or some other liquid; as, the wet extraction of copper, in distinction from dry extraction in which dry heat or fusion is employed.
a. & n.
Wet.
n.
A weir. See Weir.
n.
A waste weir for a canal, discharging into a lock chamber.
a.
Having the toes united by a web for a considerable part of their length.
superl.
Very damp; rainy; as, wet weather; a wet season.