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Dowse (Noun)

Meaning

Searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The dowse swung sharply in his hands as he walked over the area where the old-timers claimed to have found a hidden spring.
  • She picked up the dowse and began to scan the landscape, hoping to stumble upon a promising spot to dig for gold.
  • With his dowse in hand, he carefully made his way across the dry creek bed, searching for any sign of underground water.
  • The dowse led him to a small cluster of rocks, where he began to dig and eventually uncovered a small vein of quartz.
  • Years of experience had honed his skills with the dowse, allowing him to pinpoint the location of underground aquifers with uncanny accuracy.

Synonyms

  • Dowsing
  • Rhabdomancy

Hypernyms

  • Fortune Telling
  • Soothsaying
  • Foretelling

Related Words

  • Dowse (verb)
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