dousing

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"Archimedes determined the volume of objects by immersing them in water."

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

"Please extinguish your cigarette before entering the building. "

"We roasted marshmallows around the campfire and told spooky stories. "

"The small boat capsized during the sudden storm. "

"Suddenly, the heavens opened and we all got drenched."

"The firefighters rescued a cat from the burning building. "

"The firefighter extinguished the flames with a powerful blast of water. "

"I need a bucket to carry the water from the well."

"The children held their colorful balloons high as they walked home from school. "

"The pace slackened."