Soak has 14 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
"a good soak put life back in the wagon"
2
washing something by allowing it to soak
"Before putting on his favorite shoes, he soaked them in cold water to remove the salt stains."
3
An immersion in water etc.
"She placed the dried beans in a bowl to soak overnight before cooking them."
Verb
1
submerge in a liquid
"I soaked in the hot tub for an hour"
2
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
"The mechanic tried to soak us by charging double for a simple oil change."
3
cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
"souse water on his hot face"
4
leave as a guarantee in return for money
"pawn your grandfather's gold watch"
5
beat severely
"The coach was so angry after the loss that he soaked the entire team for their poor performance."
6
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
"After a long day of work, they decided to soak at the local bar until closing time."
7
become drunk or drink excessively
"After spending the entire weekend at the club, he stumbled home completely soaked."
8
fill, soak, or imbue totally
"soak the bandage with disinfectant"
9
heat a metal prior to working it
"The blacksmith had to soak the iron in a fire for an hour before he could hammer it into shape."
10
To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it.
"The fighter decided to soak his opponent in the final round after getting knocked down twice earlier."
11
(slang, boxing) To hit or strike.
Example Sentences
"a good soak put life back in the wagon"
noun
"I soaked in the hot tub for an hour"
verb
"souse water on his hot face"
verb
"pawn your grandfather's gold watch"
verb
"soak the bandage with disinfectant"
verb
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