wet end
The term "wet end" is used in both the paper manufacturing industry and colloquially to describe someone perceived as weak or incompetent.
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Definition
C1Paper Manufacturing
(technical)The initial section of a paper machine where pulp is mixed with water to form a slurry before being processed into paper.
Example
- The quality of the paper can be significantly affected by the conditions at the wet end of the machine.
B2Informal
(colloquial, insult)A term used to describe someone who is seen as weak, overly sensitive, or incompetent.
Example
- Don't be such a wet end; it's just a little rain.
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