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To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
To fall suddenly into water.
To put out; to extinguish.
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To strike, beat, or thrash.
To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly
Example: Douse the topsail!
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A sudden plunging into water.
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To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
To fall suddenly into water.
To put out; to extinguish.
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A blow or stroke, especially to the face.
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To strike, beat, or thrash.
To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly
Example: Douse the topsail!
/daʊs/Definitions
To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.