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(transitive) To thrust into liquid, or into any penetrable substance; to immerse.
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(figuratively, transitive) To cast, stab or throw deep and fast into some thing, state, condition or action.
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(transitive, obsolete) To baptize by immersion.
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(intransitive) To dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself.
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(figuratively, intransitive) To fall or rush headlong into some thing, action, state or condition.
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(intransitive) To pitch or throw oneself headlong or violently forward, as a horse does.
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(intransitive, slang) To bet heavily and recklessly; to risk large sums in gambling.
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(intransitive, obsolete) To entangle or embarrass (mostly used in past participle).
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(intransitive, obsolete) To overwhelm, overpower.