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soak
Washing something by allowing it to soak
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noun
Washing something by allowing it to soak
noun
The process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
“A good soak put life back in the wagon”
verb
Cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
“Souse water on his hot face”
verb
Heat a metal prior to working it
verb
Fill, soak, or imbue totally
“Soak the bandage with disinfectant”
verb
Become drunk or drink excessively
verb
Make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
verb
Beat severely
verb
Submerge in a liquid
“I soaked in the hot tub for an hour”
verb
Rip off; ask an unreasonable price
verb
Leave as a guarantee in return for money
“Pawn your grandfather's gold watch”
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A good soak put life back in the wagon
Souse water on his hot face
Soak the bandage with disinfectant
I soaked in the hot tub for an hour
Pawn your grandfather's gold watch
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