What is the meaning of dowse?

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noun

Searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod.
- synonyms: dowsing, rhabdomancy

verb

Wet thoroughly.
- synonyms: douse
Use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal.
Slacken.
- usage: "douse a rope"
- synonyms: douse
Cover with liquid; pour liquid onto.
- usage: "souse water on his hot face"
- synonyms: drench, douse, soak, sop, souse

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