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drizzle

DEFINITIONS OF: drizzle

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n very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower

Synonyms:
mizzle
Type of:
rain, rainfall
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

v rain lightly

“When it drizzles in summer, hiking can be pleasant”
Synonyms:
mizzle
Type of:
rain, rain down
precipitate as rain

v moisten with fine drops

drizzle the meat with melted butter”
Synonyms:
moisten
Type of:
splash, splosh, sprinkle
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
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