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dowse
(d/AU/s )

noun (n)

  • searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod(noun.cognition)
    Synonym:
    dowsing, rhabdomancy
    source: wordnet30
  • A blow on the face.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • wet thoroughly(verb.stative)
    Synonym:
    douse
    source: wordnet30
  • use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • slacken(verb.change)
    source: wordnet30
  • cover with liquid; pour liquid onto(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    douse, drench, soak, sop, souse
    source: wordnet30
  • To plunge, or duck into water; to immerse; to douse.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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