dowsing
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English
Definitions
verb
- To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
- To fall suddenly into water.
- To put out; to extinguish.
verb
- To strike, beat, or thrash.
- To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly“Douse the topsail!”
verb
- To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.
noun
- The practice of seeking water or other substances (usually liquid) with the aid of a forked stick or similar pointing device, as believed by some practitioners to derive from supernatural power.
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Synonyms
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