quench
Third Person
quenches
Present Participle
quenching
Past Tense
quenched
Past Participle
quenched
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to satisfy one's thirst
- After a long run, she stopped to quench her thirst with a refreshing drink of water.
- The hiker reached a mountain spring, eagerly quenching his thirst with the clear, cold water.
- The desert oasis provides a welcome respite, allowing travelers to quench their thirst and rest.
- After an intense workout, the fitness enthusiasts gather at the hydration station to quench their thirst.
- The bicycle tour includes designated stops where riders can quench their thirst with cold beverages.
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cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid
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reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
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electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
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