English noun: dowser | |||
1. | dowser (person) someone who uses a divining rod to find underground water | ||
Synonyms | rhabdomancer, water witch | ||
Broader (hypernym) | diviner | ||
2. | dowser (artifact) forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil | ||
Synonyms | divining rod, dowsing rod, water finder, waterfinder | ||
Broader (hypernym) | stick | ||