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dowse
noun
verb
searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- D
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- OWS
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
daʊs
Meaning
Definitions
noun
searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
verb
cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
“souse water on his hot face”
verb
slacken
“douse a rope”
verb
use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal
verb
wet thoroughly
In context
Example Sentences
souse water on his hot face
douse a rope
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