DRENCHING - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the act of making something completely wet
Example: he gave it a good drenching
Categories: Wetting
Synonyms
Douse, Souse, Drench, Soak, Sousing
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "drenching" comes from Middle English drenchinge. It started in Proto-Germanic *drankijandz. Then it appeared in Old English drenċende. Later, people used it in Middle English drenchyng.
🔗 Related Words
drench – A related word in the same word family.
ing – A related word in the same word family.
drench – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
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