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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.
He doused the campfire with water before going to bed.
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.
The kids doused their feet in the stream to escape the heat.
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.
She doused the candle with water to stop it from burning.
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.
He gently doused the guitar strings to adjust their tension for tuning.
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.
He quickly doused the sail to reduce the boat ’s speed in the strong winds.
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.
She tripped over the rock and accidentally doused into the pool.
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