DOUSE

douse

Noun

  1. A blow; stroke.

Verb

  1. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
  2. To fall suddenly into water.
  3. To put out; to extinguish.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To strike.
  2. To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, douse the topsail.


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