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