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dowsed

/daʊst/ /daʊzd/

Meanings
verb
To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.

Examples :

"The playful dog suddenly dowsed himself in the muddy puddle. "
action nautical ocean

Related Words

Illustration technique

technique noun

/tɛkˈniːk/

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

"My cooking technique involves slow-roasting the vegetables before adding the meat. "

Illustration immerse

immerse verb

/ɪˈmɜː(ɹ)s/

To put under the surface of a liquid; to dunk.

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

Illustration practice

practice noun

/ˈpɹæktɪs/

Repetition of an activity to improve a skill.

"He will need lots of practice with the lines before he performs them."

Illustration extinguish

extinguish verb

/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

"Please extinguish your cigarette before entering the building. "

Illustration irrigation

irrigation noun

/ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.

"The farmer used irrigation to water his crops, ensuring a good harvest. "

Illustration campfire

campfire noun

/ˈkæmpfaɪər/

A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

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

Illustration playful

playful adjective

/ˈpleɪfəl/

Liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

"Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life."

Illustration demonstrate

demonstrate verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration suddenly

suddenly adverb

/ˈsʌdn̩li/

Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

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

Illustration divining

divining verb

/dɪˈvaɪnɪŋ/

To foretell (something), especially by the use of divination.

"The fortune teller was divining the future success of the student in her upcoming exams. "

Illustration campsite

campsite noun

/ˈkæmpsaɪt/

A place where a tent may be or is pitched.

"We found a perfect campsite next to the lake. "

Illustration blocking

blocking verb

/ˈblɑkɪŋ/ /ˈblɒkɪŋ/

To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

"The pipe is blocked."