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to douse
01
to pour liquid onto something, covering it completely
Transitive: to douse sb/sth
Examples
The firefighters doused the flames with water to extinguish the fire.
02
to immerse or dip something into water, often suddenly or completely
Transitive: to douse sth in a liquid
Examples
She doused the clothes in water before washing them by hand.
03
to put out a fire or light by pouring liquid over it
Transitive: to douse a fire or light
Examples
The firefighter doused the flames with water, bringing the fire under control.
04
to loosen, especially by reducing tension or pressure
Transitive: to douse sth
Examples
The climber carefully doused the rope to descend safely from the peak.
05
to quickly bring down or lower a sail on a boat or ship
Transitive: to douse sails
Examples
The crew doused the sail as the storm approached, trying to avoid damage.
06
to fall or drop quickly and suddenly into water
Intransitive: to douse into a liquid
Examples
The ball slipped from his hands and doused into the river.
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