Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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dowse | Yes | No | Yes | No |
soak | Yes | No | Yes | No |
dowse (noun) | soak (noun) |
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searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod | washing something by allowing it to soak |
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid) |
dowse (verb) | soak (verb) |
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cover with liquid; pour liquid onto | fill, soak, or imbue totally |
slacken | cover with liquid; pour liquid onto |
use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal | heat a metal prior to working it |
wet thoroughly | become drunk or drink excessively |
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) | |
beat severely | |
submerge in a liquid | |
rip off; ask an unreasonable price | |
leave as a guarantee in return for money |