26984 words

quenching

4 definitions • 3 examples
1
present participle of
2
to drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty:

Examples:

When it's hot, it's best to quench your thirst with water.
3
to use water to put out a fire:

Examples:

The flames were quenched by heavy rain.
4
to satisfy a need or wish:

Examples:

Her thirst for knowledge will never be quenched.

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