Dowsing Rod (Noun)
Meaning
Forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old farmer used a dowsing rod to locate the best spot to dig a well on his property.
- Many people claim that dowsing rods can detect underground water or oil, but there is no scientific evidence to support this.
- The geologist was skeptical of the dowsing rod's ability to find oil, but the oil company was willing to give it a try.
- The dowsing rod began to dip and swing wildly as the dowser walked over the spot where the underground stream was located.
- Some people believe that the dowsing rod is a tool that can tap into a person's subconscious mind and reveal hidden information about the earth.