DOUSE

Definition of DOUSE

  1. (verb)put out, as of a candle or a light
  2. (verb)wet thoroughly
  3. (verb)dip into a liquid
  4. (verb)immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
  5. (verb)lower quickly
  6. (verb)slacken
  7. (verb)cover with liquid; pour liquid onto