Douse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), doused, dous·ing.
  1. to plunge into water or the like; drench: She doused the clothes in soapy water.
  2. to splash or throw water or other liquid on: The children doused each other with the hose.
  3. to extinguish: She quickly doused the candle's flame with her fingertips.
  4. to remove; doff.
  5. Nautical.
    • to lower or take in (a sail, mast, or the like) suddenly.
    • to slacken (a line) suddenly.
    • to stow quickly.
verb (used without object), doused, dous·ing.
  1. to plunge or be plunged into a liquid.
noun
  1. a stroke or blow.
verb
  1. to plunge or be plunged into water or some other liquid; duck
  2. to drench with water, esp in order to wash or clean
  3. to put out (a light, candle, etc)
noun
  1. an immersion
verb (tr)
  1. to lower (sail) quickly
  2. to strike or beat
noun
  1. a blow
Douse (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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