Dowse

usgb/daʊz/
verb

To search for water or minerals by using a special stick or rods.

She uses a dowsing rod to dowse for water in the desert.
Visual representation of "dowse" - To search for water or minerals by using a special stick or rods

Often appears as...

  • dowse for water
  • dowse with a stick
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Mystical Origins

Originally linked to divination practices; may imply a superstitious or non-scientific approach.

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My grandmother believed she could dowse for underground springs.
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Outdated Practice

Dowsing is a traditional practice, now regarded as outdated or unreliable by many.

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Modern equipment has replaced dowsing rods for mineral exploration.
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Specific Tools

Use of 'dowse' often refers to specific tools like rods or sticks associated with the practice.

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She held the forked stick tightly as she tried to dowse for water.
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