Definitions of dowser
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someone who uses a divining rod to find underground water
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synonyms:
rhabdomancer, water witch
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type of:
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diviner
someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers
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diviner
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forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil
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synonyms:
divining rod, dowsing rod, water finder, waterfinder
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type of:
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stick
an implement consisting of a length of wood
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stick
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