waterfinder

• Substantivo que designa uma vara em forquilha ou dispositivo semelhante que, segundo a crença popular, indica a presença de água ou petróleo subterrâneos, inclinando-se para baixo.

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.

   Forquilha de radiestesia

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdivining roddoodlebugdowsing rod