Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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bate | No | No | Yes | No |
dowse | Yes | No | Yes | No |
bate (noun) | dowse (noun) |
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searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod |
bate (verb) | dowse (verb) |
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soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments | cover with liquid; pour liquid onto |
flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons | slacken |
moderate or restrain; lessen the force of | use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal |
wet thoroughly |