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Definition mist in British English

mist verb

verb
/mɪst/
1

if your eyes mist, or if tears mist your eyes, your eyes fill with tears

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2

to become covered with small drops of water, or to cover something with small drops of water

Example

The windscreen was misted up.

Example

Blanche's breath misted the mirror.

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2.1

to cover something such as a plant with small drops of water in order to keep it wet

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Definition mist in British English