water finder
Definition
- Noun:
- A forked stick believed to indicate underground water or oil: A "water finder" is a divining rod, typically a Y-shaped branch, that some people claim moves or dips when held over a location containing subterranean water or oil.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The old farmer used a water finder to locate a spot for his new well.
- Skeptics say the water finder's movement is caused by the user's unconscious muscle reactions, not by hidden water.
Advanced Usage
- "To dowse with a water finder": The act of using such a rod.
- He claimed he could dowse with a water finder and had successfully located many underground springs.
Variants and Related Words
- Dowsing rod (n): Another common term for a water finder.
- A dowsing rod is another name for a water finder.
- Divining rod (n): A more general term for a rod used to find not just water, but also metals or other substances.
- Some treasure hunters use a divining rod they claim can find buried coins.
Synonyms
- Dowsing rod: A stick used in dowsing.
- Divining rod: A rod used for seeking water or minerals.
Related Phrases
- To dowse for water: To search for underground water using a divining rod.
- Before drilling, they decided to dowse for water with a hazel branch.
Noun
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forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil
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