n.
1.the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
2.washing something by allowing it to soak soak v.
1.submerge in a liquid
2.rip off
3.cover with liquid
4.leave as a guarantee in return for money
5.beat severely
6.make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
7.become drunk or drink excessively
8.fill, soak, or imbue totally
9.heat a metal prior to working it
Idiom of the Day
cut short (something) or cut (something) short
to make something shorter, to interrupt something
The man had to cut short his speech. We decided to cut short our holidays and come home early.