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Synonyms
douse1,
also dowse (dous)

[From obsolete douse, to strike.]

verb: doused, also dowsed, dous·ing, dows·ing, dous·es, dows·es 

transitive verb 

  1. To plunge into liquid; immerse. See synonyms at dip
  2. To wet thoroughly; drench.
  3. To put out (a light or fire); extinguish.

intransitive verb 

To become thoroughly wet.

noun 

A thorough drenching.

derivatives

douśer
noun
douse2 (douz)

verb 

Variant of dowse1
dowse1,
also douse (douz)

[Origin unknown.]

intransitive verb: dowsed, also doused, dows·ing, dous·ing, dows·es, dous·es 

To use a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals.