1. the act or process of satisfying thirst or extinguishing fire
2. rapid cooling of heated metal in water or oil
Usage: metallurgy

1. satisfying thirst by drinking
Usage: present participle of quench
2. extinguishing or putting out a fire
Usage: present participle of quench

Examples

• The cold water was perfect for quenching his thirst after the long run.
• Firefighters worked tirelessly, quenching the flames that threatened the building.
• The quenching of the campfire marked the end of their evening.
• She grabbed a bottle of water for quenching her thirst.
• The blacksmith demonstrated the quenching process to harden the steel.
• Rain began falling, quenching the dry earth.
• The quenching tank cooled the hot metal rapidly.