drenched; drenching; drenches
Definition of drench
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to wet thoroughly (as by soaking or immersing in liquid)
2
: to soak or cover thoroughly with liquid that falls or is precipitated
3
: to fill or cover completely as if by soaking or precipitation
was drenched in furs and diamonds— Richard Brautigan
4a
: to administer a drench to (an animal)
b
archaic
: to force to drink
drench
nounDefinition of drench (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a poisonous or medicinal drink
specifically
: a large dose of medicine mixed with liquid and put down the throat of an animal
2a
: something that drenches
b
: a quantity sufficient to drench or saturate
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The first known use of drench was before the 12th century
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