cause to become wet

soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result

the act of making something completely wet

a heavy rain

soak in brine

make wet and dirty, as from rain

soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue

irrigate with water from a sluice