Definition of: quench

(kwench) v.t.
1. To put out or extinguish, as a fire.
2. To put an end to; cause to cease.
3. To slake or satisfy (thirst).
4. To suppress or repress, as emotions.
5. To cool, as heated iron or steel, by thrusting into water or other liquid. [ME cwenken]
—quench′·a·ble adjective
—quench′er noun