Associations to the word «Dowse»

Wiktionary

DOWSE, noun. A blow on the face.
DOWSE, verb. To plunge, or duck into water; to immerse; to douse.
DOWSE, verb. To beat or thrash.
DOWSE, verb. To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.

Dictionary definition

DOWSE, noun. Searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod.
DOWSE, verb. Wet thoroughly.
DOWSE, verb. Use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal.
DOWSE, verb. Slacken; "douse a rope".
DOWSE, verb. Cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face".

Wise words

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