douse
//daʊs//
Verb
douseInfinitive
dousePresent tense
dousedPast tense
dousedPast participle
dousingPresent participle
dousesThird-person singular
1
To pour liquid over something or someone; to drench or soak thoroughly.
The children doused each other with water from the hose.
2
To extinguish a fire or light by pouring water or other liquid on it.
The firefighters doused the flames with water.
3
To lower or take down quickly, especially a sail.
The sailors doused the sails as the storm approached.