Drenching (Noun)
Meaning
The act of making something completely wet; "he gave it a good drenching".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The sudden storm gave the dry garden a welcome drenching.
- The heavy downpour was just what the parched earth needed, a good drenching to bring it back to life.
- The gardener decided to give the wilted flowers a gentle drenching to revive them.
- After the fire was extinguished, the firemen gave the charred building a thorough drenching to ensure no hotspots remained.
- The swimmer dove into the pool, receiving a refreshing drenching on a sweltering summer day.