dowse

(noun, verb)

noun

1. searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod

Similar word(s): dowsing, rhabdomancy

Definition categories: thought, divination, foretelling, soothsaying

verb

1. wet thoroughly

Similar word(s): douse

Definition categories: stative, wet

2. use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal

Definition categories: contact, divine

3. slacken

Similar word(s): douse

Definition categories: change, remit, slacken

4. cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

Similar word(s): douse, drench, soak, sop, souse

Definition categories: change, wet