Dowsed: meaning, definitions and examples

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dowsed

 

[ daสŠst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

divining water

To douse refers to the act of using a dowsing rod or similar tool to locate underground water or other hidden substances. Traditionally, people have believed that certain individuals possess the innate ability to gauge the presence of water by holding and manipulating the rod. While scientifically unfounded, many cultures still employ this method in rural settings. Dowsing can also be used metaphorically to mean extinguishing something, such as a flame or fire.

Synonyms

divine, extinguish, locate, quench, suppress

Examples of usage

  • He dowsed the area in search of a water source.
  • Many farmers still rely on dowsers to find wells.
  • After hours of searching, she finally dowsed a suitable location.
  • The dowsed flame flickered out in the wind.

Translations

Translations of the word "dowsed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perfurado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆเคพเคˆ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gegraben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ digging

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฑัƒั€ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wykopany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ˜ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท creusรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excavado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญููˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vykopanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vykopanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ–ๆŽ˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izkopan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excavado

Etymology

The term 'dowsed' comes from the verb 'douse', which has various meanings, including extinguishing a light or flame. The etymology of 'douse' is uncertain, but it is believed to be an alteration of the earlier word 'doose', which was a dialect version of 'douse'. The practice of dowsing for water, however, has roots that go back centuries and is prevalent in various cultures worldwide. In English folklore, dowsing has been associated with mysticism and supernatural abilities, as people believed that some individuals could sense where water lay underground. The use of dowsing rods became more widespread during the 16th and 17th centuries, and dowsing is still practiced today despite skepticism from the scientific community. The connection between 'dowsing' as divining for hidden water and the more general sense of 'dousing' as extinguishing showcases the diverse meanings this term has acquired throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,781, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.