"wetting down" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} wetting down
  1. (US, military, slang) A party held to celebrate promotion in the navy. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-wetting_down-en-noun-RB3~iOOP Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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