DOUSED - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

Example: dip the garment into the cleaning solution; dip the brush into the paint

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

dip into a liquid

Example: He dipped into the pool

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

cover with liquid

Example: pour liquid onto; souse water on his hot face

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

wet thoroughly

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

put out, as of a candle or a light

Example: Douse the lights

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

slacken

Example: douse a rope

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

lower quickly

Example: douse a sail