Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
water-diviner
Noun
/ˈwɔːtər daɪˈvaɪnər/
Definition
A person who claims to be able to locate water sources using special techniques or tools.
Examples
- The water-diviner was called to find a reliable source of water for the new farm.
- Many people in rural areas still trust the skills of a water-diviner over modern methods of locating water.
- Using a Y-shaped stick, the water-diviner walked across the field, looking for signs of underground streams.
Meaning
A water-diviner is someone who uses dowsing methods to find underground water by observing natural signs, often using a forked stick or rod.
Synonyms
- dowsing expert
- water witch
- water seeker
