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divining rod

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di·vin·ing rod (d-vnng)
n.
A forked branch or stick that is believed to indicate subterranean water or minerals by bending downward when held over a source.
divining rod
Noun
a forked twig said to move when held over ground in which water or metal is to be found
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.divining roddivining rod - forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil
dowsing rod, water finder, waterfinder, dowser
stick - an implement consisting of a length of wood; "he collected dry sticks for a campfire"; "the kid had a candied apple on a stick"


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As the doctor had given much of his mind to these matters he charged himself with all the necessary preparations, and, as the quarter of the moon was propitious, he undertook to have the divining rod ready by a certain night.
Adventure of the Black Fisherman by Irving, Washington View in context
I learned, that, when he was past creeping out of bed to open it, and past assuring himself of its safety by means of the divining rod I had seen him use, he had required to have it placed on the chair at the bed-side, where he had ever since embraced it, night and day.
David Copperfield by Dickens, Charles View in context
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