verb๐ShareTo plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse."The playful dog suddenly dowsed himself in the muddy puddle. "actionnauticaloceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo fall suddenly into water."Little Timmy dowsed into the shallow end of the pool when he lost his balance. "actionenvironmentdisasterweatheroceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo put out; to extinguish."She dowsed the campfire with water before leaving the campsite. "actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo strike, beat, or thrash."The angry coach dowsed the blocking sled with his padded practice stick to demonstrate the proper technique. "actionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly"Douse the topsail!"actionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc."The farmer dowsed his field, hoping to find a good spot to dig a well for irrigation. "geologyarchaeologyutilitynaturescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading