waterfinder

• Substantiv, das eine gegabelte Rute oder ein ähnliches Gerät bezeichnet, von dem angenommen wird, dass es unterirdisches Wasser oder Erdöl anzeigt, indem es sich nach unten neigt.

A noun referring to a forked stick or similar device believed to indicate the presence of underground water or oil by dipping downward.

1. Divining rodC1formal

   A forked stick or rod, traditionally used in dowsing, that is said to dip or point downward to indicate the presence of underground water, oil, or other minerals.

   Wünschelrute

   • The old man walked across the field holding a waterfinder, hoping to locate a new well.
   • Some people still use a waterfinder to search for underground springs.
   • The waterfinder suddenly dipped, suggesting water was nearby.

   Synonymedivining roddoodlebugdowsing rod