concept   douse
culture   United States
statement   Dousing in the United States involves pouring liquid, usually water, over something, commonly for extinguishing fires or in celebratory acts.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 douse United States Dousing is commonly associated with extinguishing fires using water or other substances. 1
2 douse United States To douse typically means to pour a liquid over and sometimes to soak thoroughly, such as dousing a fire with water. 1
3 douse United States Dousing someone with water as a celebration or to raise awareness for a cause, like the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. 1