DOUSE


Meaning of DOUSE in English

douse BrE AmE , dowse /daʊs/ verb [transitive]

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Origin: Probably from douse 'to hit' (16-18 centuries) ]

1 . to stop a fire from burning by pouring water on it

2 . [+ with/in] to cover something in water or other liquid

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.