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dowse
1[ dous ]
dowse
2[ douz ]
verb (used without object)
- to search for underground supplies of water, metal, etc., by the use of a divining rod.
verb (used with object)
- to search for (as water) by or as if by dowsing.
dowse
2/ daʊz /
verb
- intr to search for underground water, minerals, etc, using a divining rod; divine
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Derived Forms
- ˈdowser, noun
- ˈdowser, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dowse1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dowse1
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Example Sentences
Directed by Michael Dowse, What If, in select theaters Aug. 8, sees Radcliffe tackle his most “adult” role to date: romcom lead.
In the rooms of that society is preserved the Dowse Library.
Soon a hurried order to “Dowse top-gallant-sails and reef top-sails” made me slide down rather hastily from my elevated position.
"You are not going to Mr. and Mrs. Dowse, Violet," said he promptly.
And there's a pail of water and soap there by the doorway; it will do you no harm to dowse with it.
Them hot-headed Kentuckians, y' know, they'd dowse a feller's glim for less 'n that.
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