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.