definition of
dowse

[1] #1 dowse n. [dowsing, rhabdomancy] searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod. wn

[2] #2 dowse v. [douse] wet thoroughly. wn

[3] #3 dowse v. use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal. wn

[4] #4 dowse v. [douse] slacken; "douse a rope". wn

[5] #5 dowse v. [drench, douse, soak, sop, souse] cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face". wn