DOWSE
Definition
- noun searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod. — synonyms: dowsing, rhabdomancy
- verb wet thoroughly. — synonyms: douse
- verb use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal.
- verb slacken. — synonyms: douse
- verb cover with liquid. — synonyms: drench, douse, soak, sop, souse
Examples
- “Douse the topsail!”