soaker

Noun

soaker (plural soakers)

1. One who, or that which, soaks.
2. (slang) A person suffering from alcoholism.

   Synonyms:

   alcoholic

3. A kind of knitted woollen diaper.
   • 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.2005, Lauraine Snelling, Amethyst, page 127
4. A kind of perforated hose used to distribute drips of water to a number of plants.
5. (Canada, slang) The experience of stepping in a deep puddle and having one's foot become completely engulfed in water.

   Synonyms:

   booter

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