dowser Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who uses a divining rod to find underground water
    water witch; rhabdomancer.
  2. noun forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil
    dowsing rod; water finder; divining rod; waterfinder.

WordNet


Dows"er noun
Definitions
  1. A divining rod used in searching for water, ore, etc., a dowsing rod. Colloq.
  2. One who uses the dowser or divining rod. Eng. Cyc.

Webster 1913