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drenching
UK
/ˈdrɛnʧɪŋ/
US
/ˈdrɛnʧɪŋ/
drenchings
pl
Translations
After the sudden rain, we experienced a complete drenching.
После внезапного дождя мы испытали полное промокание.
The drenching with cold water was part of the traditional ceremony.
Обливание холодной водой было частью традиционной церемонии.
Additional translations
Definitions
After the sudden downpour, the drenching left everyone scrambling for cover.
The forecast predicted a drenching that would last throughout the weekend.
The routine drenching of the lambs helps to control internal parasites.
UK
/ˈdrɛn.tʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈdrɛn.tʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that causes wetness or is extremely wet.
Definitions
The drenching rain left everyone at the outdoor concert completely soaked.
drenching
Gerund
drenched
Past Simple
drenched
Past Participle
drenching
Gerund
UK
/drɛnʧ/
US
/drɛnʧ/
Translations
The rain will drench your clothes if you don't take an umbrella.
Дождь промочит твою одежду, если ты не возьмешь зонт.
The firefighter will drench the burning building with water.
Пожарный зальет горящее здание водой.
He will drench the plants with a hose.
Он обольет растения шлангом.
Additional translations
Definitions
The sudden downpour drenched us before we could find shelter.
She drenched the salad with too much dressing.
The farmer drenched the sheep to protect them against parasites.
drenching
Often appears before nouns denoting intense rain or soaking (e.g., "drenching rain").
Definitions
We got caught in drenching rain on our hike.
Synonyms
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The veterinarian prepared a drench to treat the cow's infection.
After the sudden downpour, we were left in a complete drench.
Definitions
After the storm, their drenched clothes clung to their skin.