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douser

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: One who douses or extinguishes a fire

A douser is a person who is skilled in the art of extinguishing fires. They use various tools and techniques to control and put out fires, ensuring the safety of the area and the people in it.

Example sentence: The brave dousers rushed to the scene and quickly extinguished the raging inferno.

Sense: An instrument used to sprinkle or pour water

A douser can also refer to a device or instrument used to sprinkle or pour water on plants, crops, or other objects requiring watering. It helps in evenly distributing water and maintaining the desired moisture levels.

Example sentence: The farmer used a douser to water the plants in his greenhouse.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To extinguish or pour water on something

The verb form of douser means to extinguish or pour water on something to put out a fire or control its spread.

Example sentence: The firefighters doused the burning building with water to prevent it from collapsing.