douse

//daʊs//
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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.