divining rod
noun
a rod, especially a forked stick, commonly of hazel, supposed to be useful in locating underground water, metal deposits, etc.
Also called
dowsing rod.
Origin of divining rod
First recorded in 1745–55
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Definition for dowsing rod (2 of 2)
dowser
[ dou-zer ]
/ ˈdaʊ zər /
noun
Also called dowsing rod
[dou-zing] /ˈdaʊ zɪŋ/.
divining rod.
a person skilled in its use.
British Dictionary definitions for dowsing rod (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for dowsing rod (2 of 2)
divining rod
noun
a rod, usually a forked hazel twig, said to move or dip when held over ground in which water, metal, etc, is to be found
Also called: dowsing rod