DOWSING

verb

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

verb

1. To strike, beat, or thrash.
2. To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly

verb

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