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Synonyms of dowser

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Another word for dowser is rhabdomancer. Other synonyms of dowser are divining rod, dowsing rod, rhabdomantist, radiesthesist and water diviner.

Synonyms and similar words for dowser

nounA divining rod used in searching for water, ore, etc.; a dowsing rod.

  • divining rodRod used for dowsing, a technique of divination used to locate subterranean sources of water, metal, other mineral...
  • dowsing rodSynonym of divining rod.

nounOne who uses the dowser or divining rod. A diviner.

Meaning of dowser

  1. noun A divining rod used in searching for water, ore, etc.; a dowsing rod.
  2. noun One who uses the dowser or divining rod. A diviner.

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Questions about synonyms of dowser

What is another word for dowser?
Dowser has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rhabdomancer, divining rod, dowsing rod, rhabdomantist, radiesthesist, water diviner and waterfinder.
What does dowser mean?
Dowser means a divining rod used in searching for water, ore, etc.; a dowsing rod.

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