douche down
C1 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To clean something by spraying or pouring water over it.
Literal meaning: To apply a douche (jet of water) downward over something.
Meanings
1 C1 informal
To clean or rinse a surface, wound, or body part thoroughly with a directed jet of water.
"The nurse douched down the wound with saline solution before applying the dressing."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Relatively uncommon as a phrasal verb. 'Douche' derives from French/Italian meaning 'shower' or 'jet of water'. The medical meaning of 'douche' makes this phrase sensitive in some contexts. Learners should use 'wash down' or 'rinse down' to avoid misunderstanding.
Commonly used with
wound surface body area equipment
Forms
Base
douche down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
douches down
he/she/it
Past simple
douched down
yesterday
Past participle
douched down
have + pp
-ing form
douching down
continuous
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