Dowsing
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dowsing is a noun meaning present participle and gerund of dowse.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of dowse.
More Meanings
- The practice of seeking water or other substances (usually liquid) with the aid of a forked stick or similar pointing device, as believed by some practitioners to derive from supernatural power.
Word Forms
- dowsings
Synonyms for dowsing
Depending on context, synonyms include divining.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include douse, soak, sop, drench, souse, dowser.
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