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dowsing

/DUːsɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does dowsing mean?

noun

The practice of searching for water, minerals, or other substances by using a forked branch or other divining rod, which is believed to be guided by an unseen force.

Example

"The prospector used dowsing to locate a new water source for the mining operation."

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