#1 dowse n. [dowsing, rhabdomancy] searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod. wn
#2 dowse v. [douse] wet thoroughly. wn
#3 dowse v. use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal. wn
#4 dowse v. [douse] slacken; "douse a rope". wn
#5 dowse v. [drench, douse, soak, sop, souse] cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face". wn
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