Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

languagetranslateconnectiondictionaryvoice

Meaning of douse

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

douse

Pronunciation:/daʊs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A sudden plunging into water.

verb

Definitions

  1. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.

  2. To fall suddenly into water.

  3. To put out; to extinguish.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/douse

douse

Pronunciation:/daʊs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A blow or stroke, especially to the face.

verb

Definitions

  1. To strike, beat, or thrash.

  2. To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly

    Example: Douse the topsail!

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/douse

Related words

dowseplungedunksoaksopduckdrenchdip