Dictionary definition · soak
noun
- 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"
- washing something by allowing it to soak
verb
- submerge in a liquid"I soaked in the hot tub for an hour"
- rip off; ask an unreasonable price
- cover with liquid; pour liquid onto"souse water on his hot face"
- leave as a guarantee in return for money"pawn your grandfather's gold watch"
- beat severely
- make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
- become drunk or drink excessively
- fill, soak, or imbue totally"soak the bandage with disinfectant"
- heat a metal prior to working it
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).