divining rod

• Baguette ou branche fourchue, traditionnellement en coudrier ou en saule, utilisée en radiesthésie pour localiser de l'eau souterraine, des minéraux ou d'autres substances cachées, censée s'incliner ou se tordre au-dessus de la cible.

A forked stick or rod, traditionally made of hazel or willow, used in dowsing to locate underground water, minerals, or other hidden substances, based on the belief that it will dip or twitch when passing over the target.

1. Dowsing toolC1formal

   A Y-shaped stick or rod used in dowsing to locate underground water, minerals, or other hidden objects.

   baguette de sourcier

   • The old farmer used a divining rod to find water on his land.
   • Some people believe a divining rod can detect buried treasure.
   • He walked slowly across the field, holding the divining rod in front of him.