dousing
/ˈdaʊsɪŋ/
verb
- To pour a large amount of liquid over someone or something, or to plunge into water.
- She doused the campfire with a bucket of water before leaving.
- He accidentally doused his shirt with coffee when the cup tipped over.
- The kids doused each other with the garden hose on a hot summer day.
- To extinguish a fire or light by pouring water or other liquid over it.
- Make sure to douse the charcoal completely after grilling.
- She doused the candle with a small cup of water.
- The firefighters quickly doused the flames before they could spread.
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