divining rodA forked rod (usually of wood) used in dowsing (see dowsing and a possible magnetic sense). The dowser holds the forked end, one prong in each hand, and is allegedly able to detect underground water, metal, etc., by the directions and magnitudes of convulsions of the rod. Related category• SCIENTIFIC MYSTERIESAlso on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History |