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DOUSING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Dousing.

Dousing - as a noun

The act of wetting something by submerging it

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
duckingimmersionsubmersion

Dousing - as a verb

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

To fall suddenly into water.

To put out; to extinguish.

To strike, beat, or thrash.

To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly

Example: "Douse the topsail!"

Example Sentences

"We brought buckets for the dousing of the fire."
"She screamed at the sudden dousing of cold water."
"The dousing of champagne on New Year's Eve symbolizes celebration."
"The prank involved a surprise dousing with a water gun."
"The children laughed as they engaged in a playful dousing with water balloons."
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Word Game Points

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

DOUSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DOUSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dousing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOUSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DOUSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dousing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOUSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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