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Dowse Definition & Meaning

dowse
noun
  1. searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
verb
  1. wet thoroughly
  2. use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal
  3. slacken; "douse a rope"
  4. cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face"

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What does dowse mean?
searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod wet thoroughly use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal slacken; "douse a rope" cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face"
What part of speech is dowse?
Dowse is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does dowse have?
Dowse has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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