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Dowsing
see synonyms of dowsingNoun
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Dowsing
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the practice of prospecting for water or minerals using a divining rod
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Dowsing
see synonyms of dowsingtr.v. doused, dous·ing, dous·es also dowsed or dows·ing or dows·es
1. To wet thoroughly; drench.
2. To put out (a light or fire); extinguish: doused the campfire with a bucket of water.
n.
A thorough drenching.
intr.v. dowsed, dows·ing, dows·es also doused or dous·ing or dous·es
To use a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals.
v. & n.
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