dowsing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
   dowse; rhabdomancy.
   
2. verb wet thoroughly
   dowse; douse.
   
3. verb use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal
   dowse.
   
4. verb slacken
   dowse; douse.
   
   • douse a rope
5. verb cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
   drench; souse; soak; sop; douse; dowse.
   
   • souse water on his hot face

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