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by tmh88j
2842 days ago
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>They both give pretty compelling arguments. Until someone can find a definition of "wet" from a respectable source that states an object cannot be fully submerged in a liquid, the guy sitting down has no argument. He seems to be trying to make the argument that to be wet means a liquid is clinging to you, rather that you occupying the liquid's space. Anyone? |
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Merriam-Webster: a : consisting of, containing, covered with, or soaked with liquid (such as water)
American Heritage: 1. Covered or soaked with a liquid, such as water: a wet towel.
OED: 1. Covered or saturated with water or another liquid.
Ironically, most dictionaries have fish and submarines easily wet, but don't do a great job of handling the situation where you just get a few drops of rain on you, when you're a little bit wet. They use "covered with," which to me suggests they're only talking about when you're thoroughly wet or submerged.