waterfinder

• Nom désignant une baguette fourchue ou un dispositif similaire que l'on croit capable d'indiquer la présence d'eau souterraine ou de pétrole en s'inclinant vers le bas. Par extension, la personne qui utilise cet outil pour la recherche d'eau ou de minerais.

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.

   baguette de sourcier

   • 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.

   Synonymesdivining roddoodlebugdowsing rod