noun
drencher
Drencher (noun) means one who, or that which, drenches.
noun
1
One who, or that which, drenches.
2
A fire prevention device, like a sprinkler but ejecting a denser curtain of water and sometimes mounted on the outside of a building to prevent the spread of fire from those nearby.
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Etymology
From Middle English *drencher (found in the Surname Drencher), equivalent to drench + -er.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of drencher?
"drencher" (noun) means one who, or that which, drenches.
What are the different meanings of drencher?
"drencher" has 2 main meanings: 1. One who, or that which, drenches; 2. A fire prevention device, like a sprinkler but ejecting a denser curtain of water and sometimes mounted on the outside of a building to prevent the spread of fire from those nearby.