douse: Meaning and Definition of

douse

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.
1. to lower or take in (a sail, mast, or the like) suddenly.
2. to slacken (a line) suddenly.
3. to stow quickly.

1. to plunge or be plunged into a liquid.

1. a stroke or blow.