Waterfinder (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 claimed to be a skilled waterfinder and used his trusty forked stick to locate underground wells.
- As a child, Jack watched in amazement as the waterfinder's stick dipped down, supposedly indicating a hidden water source beneath their feet.
- The waterfinder, a mysterious figure with a forked stick, was hired by the village to find a new source of fresh water.
- Legend had it that only a select few possessed the ability to wield the waterfinder's forked stick, a supposed key to unlocking underground riches.
- The oil company hired a team of experienced waterfinders to scour the desert landscape for signs of hidden oil reserves.