dowser
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dows·er
(dou′zər)n.
1. A person who uses a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals.
2. A divining rod.
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dows•er
(ˈdaʊ zər)n.
1. Also called dows′ing rod`. divining rod.
2. a person skilled in its use.
[1830–40]
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Noun | 1. | dowser - someone who uses a divining rod to find underground water diviner - someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers |
2. | dowser - forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil stick - an implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick" |
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dowser
n → Wünschelrutengänger(in) m(f)
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