soaker — English Dictionary

Noun

1. One who, or that which, soaks.

2. A person suffering from alcoholism.

   Usage

   • Slang

3. A kind of knitted woollen diaper.

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   The stack of folded diapers on the shelf above it was diminishing rapidly. Time to wash diapers, baby soakers, and gowns. She heard the men prepare to leave as she pulled the woolen knit soakers back up.

4. A kind of perforated hose used to distribute drips of water to a number of plants.

5. The experience of stepping in a deep puddle and having one's foot become completely engulfed in water.

   Usage

   • Canada
   • Slang

   Synonyms

   booter

6. A mixture of grains softened in water which is added to bread dough.

Noun

1. a heavy rain

   Synonyms

   downpourcloudburstdelugewaterspouttorrentpelter

   Broader terms

   rainrainfall

2. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually

   Synonyms

   alcoholicalkydipsomaniacboozerlushsouse

   Broader terms

   drunkarddrunkrummysotinebriatewino