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douse

The correct spelling is douse.

How to pronounce douse

/daʊs/
noun

IPA: /daʊs/

Say it like: Dow-se

The correct spelling is douse. A sudden plunging into water. For example: "Douse the topsail!"

Usage Examples

Douse the topsail!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A sudden plunging into water.
  2. 2.A blow or stroke, especially to the face.

verb

  1. 1.To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
  2. 2.To fall suddenly into water.
  3. 3.To put out; to extinguish.
  4. 4.To strike, beat, or thrash.
  5. 5.To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly

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