1. (

• douse ,
• dowse ,

) wet thoroughly ;

2. (

• dowse

) use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal ;

3. (

• douse ,
• dowse ,

) slacken; "douse a rope" ;

4. (

• drench ,
• douse ,
• dowse ,
• soak ,
• sop ,
• souse ,

) cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face" ;