douse
/daʊs/
noun
- 1
A sudden plunging into water.
verb
- 1
To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
- 2
To fall suddenly into water.
- 3
To put out; to extinguish.
noun
- 1
A blow or stroke, especially to the face.
verb
- 1
To strike, beat, or thrash.
- 2
To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly
“Douse the topsail!”
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