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Definition or meaning of the English word Soak
To make its wayby entering pores or interstices; -- often with through. (v. t.). To drink intemperately or gluttonously. (v. i.). To enter into somethingby pores or interstices; as; water soaks into the earth or other porous matter. (v. i.). Fig.: To absorb; to drain. (v. t.). To draw in by the pores; or through small passages; as; a sponge soaks up water; the skin soaks in moisture. (v. t.). To drench; to wet thoroughly. (v. t.). To cause or suffer to lie in a fluid till the substance has imbibed what it can contain; to macerate in water or other liquid; to steep; as for the purpose of softening or freshening; as; to soak cloth; to soak bread; to soak salt meat; salt fish; or the (v. t.). To lie steeping in water or other liquid; to become sturated; as; let the cloth lie and soak. (v. i.). |
