DowsingWordNet Explorer

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noun

searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod

Words in this synset: dowse, rhabdomancy

noun

the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means

verb

cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

Words in this synset: drench, douse, dowse, soak, sop, souse

verb

cause to become wet

verb

soak in brine

verb

make wet and dirty, as from rain

verb

soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

verb

place (flax, hemp, or jute) in liquid so as to promote loosening of the fibers from the woody tissue