v. throw water on, plunge into water; strike, punch, hit; take in or lower a sail (Nautical); extinguish a fire or flame with water; become completely wet; take off a hat; remove any item of clothing (Archaic)
DOUSE
Meaning of DOUSE in English
Explanatory English dictionary bed edition. Толковый словарь английского языка Редакция bed. 2012