water-soak

[ waw-ter-sohk, wot-er- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to soak or saturate with water.

water-soak

verb

1. tr to soak or drench with or in water

Word History and Origins

Origin of water-soak¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

Little Jim, his hair still damp and his fingers wrinkled from water soak, laid down his Youth's Companion.

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To a quart of peas, put a quart of cold water soak them over night, in a warm place.

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I turned the vase over and let the water soak into the green cord that covers the wires.

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