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dowse - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'dowse' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Dowse [ n.]
- A blow on the face.
2 . Dowse [ v. i.]
- To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.
3 . Dowse [ v. t.]
- To plunge, or duck into water; to immerse; to douse.
- To beat or thrash.

Meaning of 'dowse' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . dowse [ v]
Meaning (1):
- slacken
Example in sentence:
  • douse a rope
Meaning (2):
- cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
Example in sentence:
  • souse water on his hot face