Douse /(dous)/

Douse

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Doused; p. pr. & vb. n. Dousing

  1. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse; to dowse.
  2. To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly; as, douse the topsail. (Naut.)

Douse

v. i.
  1. To fall suddenly into water.

Douse

v. t.
  1. To put out; to extinguish; as, douse the lights. [Slang]