dook

American

[dook] / duk /

noun

plug.

dook ¹ British

/ dʊk /

verb

to dip or plunge
to bathe

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noun

an instance of dipping, plunging, or bathing

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dook ² British

/ dʊk /

noun

a wooden plug driven into a wall to hold a nail, screw, etc

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Etymology

Origin of dook

First recorded in 1800–10; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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Later, hundreds of hardy swimmers are expected to brave the waters of the Firth of Forth as part of the annual Loony Dook - dook being a Scots word for dip or bathe.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic saw the dook cancelled from Edinburgh's official programme of events.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2024

This year there is no organisation behind it with the dook being run by locals.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2024

When they’re pleased or excited, they emit a noise called a dook — a rapid-fire chortling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2022

Dukkerin dook, the fortune-telling or divining spirit or demon.

From Lavengro The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest by Knapp, William

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