dowsing
verb
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To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
To fall suddenly into water.
To put out; to extinguish.
verb
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To strike, beat, or thrash.
To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly
Example: Douse the topsail!
verb
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To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.
noun
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The practice of seeking water or other substances (usually liquid) with the aid of a forked stick or similar pointing device, as believed by some practitioners to derive from supernatural power.