dowsing

From dowse + -ing.

dowsing (countable and uncountable, plural dowsings)

1. The practice of seeking water or other substances (usually liquid) with the aid of a forked stick or similar pointing device, as believed by some practitioners to derive from supernatural power.

   Synonyms: divining, water divining, water witching

   Hyponym: doodlebugging

• dowsing rod

dowsing

1. present participle and gerund of dowse

• disgown