resoak

verb

re·​soak (ˌ)rē-ˈsōk How to pronounce resoak (audio)
resoaked; resoaking

transitive verb

: to soak (something) again
wrung out the cloth and resoaked it

Examples of resoak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rewarm ears, nose and cheeks with warm cloths; resoak and reapply repeatedly. Be prepared for a bit of pain as the frostbitten areas come back to life. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 3 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resoak was in 1809

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Cite this Entry

“Resoak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resoak. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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