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waterfinder

/ˈwɔː.tərˌfaɪn.dər/

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noun

/ˈwɔː.tərˌfaɪn.dər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее раздвоенную палку или подобное устройство, которое, как считается, указывает на наличие подземной воды или нефти, наклоняясь вниз.

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.

    ruЛозоходец

    • 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.

    Synonymsdivining roddoodlebugdowsing rod