The term 'POURS WATER ON' can be summarized by the crossword solution 'DOUSES, ' which is a six-letter verb meaning to pour a large amount of liquid, usually water, over something. This term is often used in reference to extinguishing fires, as firefighters will douse a fire with water to put it out. It can also be used to describe someone pouring a large amount of water over themselves or another person, such as when someone takes a shower or is baptized.