dousing

[US]/[ˈdaʊsɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈdaʊsɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To extinguish with a liquid, especially water.; To soak or saturate with a liquid.
n.The act of dousing something.

Phrases & Collocations

dousing rain

dousing flames

dousing with water

doused in snow

dousing agent

dousing effect

dousing the fire

doused completely

dousing process

dousing quickly

Example Sentences

the firefighters were dousing the flames with water.

he enjoyed the feeling of dousing himself in cold water on a hot day.

the child was dousing his sister with juice during lunch.

they were dousing the plants with fertilizer to help them grow.

the crowd cheered as the team captain was dousing himself with champagne.

the rain was dousing the parched earth.

he was dousing the campfire with sand to ensure it was completely out.

the protesters were dousing the police with paint.

she was dousing the cake with frosting and sprinkles.

the sprinklers were dousing the lawn every morning.

he stopped dousing the fire after realizing it was spreading.

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