Dowsing
verb
To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
To fall suddenly into water.
To put out; to extinguish.
verb
To strike, beat, or thrash.
To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly
“Douse the topsail!”
verb
To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.
noun
The practice of seeking water or other substances (usually liquid) with the aid of a forked stick or similar pointing device, as believed by some practitioners to derive from supernatural power.
Synonyms: divining, water divining, water witching