HyperDic: dowser

English > 2 senses of the word dowser:
NOUNperson dowser, water witch, rhabdomancersomeone who uses a divining rod to find underground water
artifactdowser, divining rod, dowsing rod, waterfinder, water finderforked stick that is said to dip / dip down to indicate underground water or oil
English > dowser: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone who uses a divining rod to find underground water.
Synonymswater witch, rhabdomancer
Broaderdivinersomeone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers
Spanishzahorí
Verbsdowseuse a divining rod in search of underground water or metal
English > dowser: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningforked stick that is said to dip / dip down to indicate underground water or oil.
Synonymsdivining rod, dowsing rod, waterfinder, water finder
BroaderstickAn implement consisting of a length of wood
Spanishvarilla de zahorí, waterfinder
Catalanwaterfinder
Verbsdowseuse a divining rod in search of underground water or metal

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