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DOUSES

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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Douses.

Douses - as a verb

Put out, as of a candle or a light

Example: "Douse the lights"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
put out

Wet thoroughly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dowse

Dip into a liquid

Example: "He dipped into the pool"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dipduck

Immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

Example: "Dip the garment into the cleaning solution"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dipdunkplunge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
immerseplunge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lower quickly

Example: "Douse a sail"

Slacken

Example: "Douse a rope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dowse

Cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

Example: "Souse water on his hot face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dowsedrenchsoaksop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wet
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She douses her hair with hairspray to keep it in place."
"He douses the barbecue coals with lighter fluid before lighting them."
"The firefighter douses the flames with water to extinguish the fire."
"The gardener douses the plants with a hose during the dry season."
"She douses her face with cold water to wake herself up in the morning."
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Word Game Points

Is DOUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, douses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DOUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DOUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, douses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DOUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, douses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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