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dowser

/dɔːsər/ noun · British & US
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What does dowser mean?

noun

A person who claims to be able to locate underground water or other substances by dowsing, typically using a forked stick or Y-shaped divining rod.

Example

"The dowser was hired to find a new water source for the parched town."

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