💦dowse

verb
/daʊz/

Meaning

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

Example Sentences

The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.

Synonyms

drench, soak, extinguish, splash

Antonyms

dry, dehydrate

Collocations

dowse with water, dowse the flames, dowse for water

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