dowsing

(noun) searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod. Synonyms: dowse, rhabdomancy.

(verb) wet thoroughly. Synonyms: douse, dowse.

(verb) use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal. Synonyms: dowse.

(verb) slacken. Synonyms: douse, dowse. Example: "Douse a rope."

(verb) cover with liquid; pour liquid onto. Synonyms: drench, douse, dowse, soak, sop, souse. Example: "Souse water on his hot face."