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dowse

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English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA /daʊs/

Noun

dowse noun

  1. A sudden plunging into water.

dowse noun

  1. A blow or stroke, especially to the face.

Verb

dowse verb

  1. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
  2. To fall suddenly into water.
  3. To put out; to extinguish.

dowse verb

  1. To strike, beat, or thrash.
  2. To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly“Douse the topsail!”

dowse verb

  1. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
  2. To fall suddenly into water.
  3. To put out; to extinguish.

dowse verb

  1. To strike, beat, or thrash.
  2. To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly“Douse the topsail!”

dowse verb

  1. To use the dipping or divining rod, as in search of water, ore, etc.

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Synonyms

dousesoaksopdrenchsouseslackendivinedibbledykebedipdawkdoustdowerdawnerdawbdawt

Associated

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Rhymes

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