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";
cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face";
heat a metal prior to working it;
fill, soak, or imbue totally; "saturate the bandage with disinfectant";
become drunk or drink excessively;
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks);
beat severely; slang;
submerge in a liquid; "I soaked in the hot tub for an hour";
rip off; ask an unreasonable price;
leave as a guarantee in return for money; "pawn your grandfather''s gold watch";
