Soak (Noun)
Meaning 1
The process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid); "a good soak put life back in the wagon".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- After scrubbing the stubborn stain, she left the garment to soak in warm water.
- The archaeologists carefully monitored the artifact's soak to ensure it wouldn't disintegrate.
- A long soak in the hot tub relaxed her muscles after the marathon.
- She added a generous amount of detergent before leaving the dishes to soak.
- A good soak in the rain rejuvenated the parched garden.
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Meaning 2
Washing something by allowing it to soak.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The grease stain on my shirt required a 30-minute soak before washing to ensure it was completely removed.
- She left the pots in a warm water soak overnight to loosen the dried food particles.
- To get rid of the stubborn mud, we left our hiking boots in a soak for several hours.
- Before scrubbing the grill, he put it in a hot soapy water soak to remove the char.
- She added laundry detergent to the basin for the wool sweaters' gentle cold water soak.