waterfinder
/ˈwɔtərˌfaɪndər/
noun
- 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.
- 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.