WordNet
water finder
n. forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil [syn: divining rod, dowser, dowsing rod, waterfinder]
Usage examples of "water finder".
He crouched and moved slowly into the opening, the sawed-off leading the way like a water finder's divining rod.
Thus, in a jungle the primitive alpha might be the strongest fighter against predators, while in a desert en might be the best water finder.