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单词 dowser
释义

dowser

1 of 2

noun

dows·​er ˈdau̇-zər How to pronounce dowser (audio)
: divining rod
also : a person who uses it

dowser

2 of 2

less common spelling of douser

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
In an effort to irrigate his crops, Jacob hires a dowser to locate a viable well. Zoe Guy, Marie Claire, 25 Apr. 2021 The divining rod pulled the dowser up the driveway, past the cabin, adroitly between trees and over the full length of our dock to its end, where he — sploosh! — fell into four feet of lake water. Dick Teresi, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1838, in the meaning defined above

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