soaking
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- n the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
- n the act of making something completely wet
- n washing something by allowing it to soak
- v submerge in a liquid
- v rip off; ask an unreasonable price
- v cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
- v leave as a guarantee in return for money
- v beat severely
- v make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
- v become drunk or drink excessively
- v fill, soak, or imbue totally
- v heat a metal prior to working it
- r extremely wet
soaking wet
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