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quencher
quench Q0026200 (kwĕnch)tr.v. quenched, quench·ing, quench·es 1. To put out (a fire, for example); extinguish.2. To suppress; squelch: The disapproval of my colleagues quenched my enthusiasm for the plan.3. To slake; satisfy: Mineral water quenched our thirst.4. To cool (hot metal) by thrusting into water or other liquid. [Middle English quenchen, from Old English -cwencan (in ācwencan, to quench).] quench′a·ble adj.quench′er n.quench′less adj.Translations
quencher
quencherslang An alcoholic beverage. We've got some time to kill, so let's throw back a few quenchers before we board the train. What kind of quencher can I get you?quencher (ˈkwɛntʃɚ) n. a drink of liquor or beer. I could really use a quencher about now. |