divining rod

• Vara bifurcada ou forquilha, tradicionalmente feita de aveleira ou salgueiro, usada na radiestesia para localizar água subterrânea, minerais ou outros objetos ocultos, com base na crença de que ela se inclina ou se move ao passar sobre o alvo.

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.

   vara de radiestesia

   • 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.