Dowse
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /daʊs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dowse is a verb meaning (intransitive) To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.
Meaning
(intransitive) To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of douse (“to plunge into water”).
- Alternative form of douse (“to strike”).
- Alternative form of douse (“strike”).
Word Forms
- dowses
- dowsing
- dowsed
Synonyms for dowse
Depending on context, synonyms include sop, souse, drench, douse, soak.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include douse, soak, sop, drench, souse, slacken.
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