To swoop or plunge, as a bird upon its prey; to fall suddenly; to rush with speed; to make a sudden attack.
The act of sousing, or swooping.
With a sudden swoop; violently.
the act of making something completely wet; "he gave it a good drenching"
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; "dip the garment into the cleaning solution"; "dip the brush into the paint"