Soaking (Noun)
Meaning 1
Washing something by allowing it to soak.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The grease-stained mechanic's overalls required a long period of soaking in hot water to remove the stubborn stains.
- The washing machine had a soaking cycle specifically designed for delicate fabrics that couldn't withstand the intense agitation of regular washing.
- Before scrubbing the burnt pan, she let it sit in soaking water for a few hours to loosen the food residue.
- To get rid of the grass stains on her children's uniforms, she had to soak them in cold water with laundry detergent overnight.
- The new label on the detergent instructed her to add it to the soaking water for maximum effectiveness.
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Meaning 2
The act of making something completely wet; "he gave it a good drenching".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
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.