1. searched for underground water or minerals using a divining rod or similar tool
2. extinguished or put out (a fire or light)
3. soaked or drenched with water

Examples

• The farmer dowsed for water before digging the well.
• She dowsed the entire property but found no underground springs.
• The firefighters quickly dowsed the flames with water.
• He dowsed the campfire before going to sleep.
• The sudden rain dowsed everyone at the outdoor concert.
• They dowsed the burning logs with sand.
• The old man dowsed for minerals using copper rods.