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dowse

verb

/daʊz/

Meaning

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

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

drench, soak, extinguish, splash

dry, dehydrate

dowse with water, dowse the flames, dowse for water

to depend on with confidence

To make something necessary or unavoidable.

to cause someone to feel upset, insulted, or annoyed

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

to give something and receive something else; to trade

to move quickly back and forth; to tremble