douse

  1. Verb.  To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse; to dowse.
  2. Verb.  (nautical) To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, douse the topsail.
  3. Verb.  To fall suddenly into water.
  4. Verb.  To put out; to extinguish.

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