dowse

Noun

• searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod

Verb

• cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
  • souse water on his hot face
    

• slacken
  • douse a rope
    

• use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal

• wet thoroughly

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  dowsing , rhabdomancy , drench , douse , soak , sop , souse