douse

douse

11 senses · Free VividLex dictionary · Thesaurus

1. v. t. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse; to dowse. Source: opted
2. v. t. To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, douse the topsail. Source: opted
3. v. i. To fall suddenly into water. Source: opted
4. v. t. To put out; to extinguish. Source: opted
5. v. put out, as of a candle or a light Source: wordnet
6. v. wet thoroughly Source: wordnet
7. v. dip into a liquid Source: wordnet
8. v. immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate Source: wordnet
9. v. lower quickly Source: wordnet
10. v. cover with liquid; pour liquid onto Source: wordnet
11. To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, douse thetopsail. Source: adambom

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