Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
douse-a-fire
verb phrase
/daʊs ə faɪər/
Definition
To extinguish a fire or put out flames.
Examples
- Firefighters worked tirelessly to douse the fire before it could spread to nearby houses.
- He quickly grabbed a bucket of water to douse the fire in the backyard.
- It’s important to douse a fire properly to ensure it doesn’t reignite.
Meaning
The act of stopping a fire from burning, often by pouring water or using a fire extinguisher.
Synonyms
- Extinguish
- Put out
- Quench
- Snuff out
