douse
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1. douse - Noun
2. douse - Verb
3. Douse - Proper noun
Meaning
To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse; to dowse.
To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, douse the topsail.
To fall suddenly into water.
To put out; to extinguish.
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dip the garment into the cleaning solution
dip the brush into the paint
He dipped into the pool
souse water on his hot face
douse a rope
douse a sail