waterfinder

/ˈwɔtərˌfaɪndər/
noun
  1. A person who claims to be able to find underground water using a special stick or rod; a dowser.
    • The old waterfinder walked slowly across the field with his forked stick.
    • The farmer hired a waterfinder to locate a good spot for a new well.
    • Many people are skeptical of waterfinders, but some swear by their abilities.
  2. A device or tool used to locate water underground.
    • Modern waterfinders use electrical sensors to detect groundwater.
    • He bought a waterfinder online to try to find a spring on his property.
    • The waterfinder beeped loudly when it passed over a wet area.
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