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di.vin.ing rod[div'ainiŋ rɔd] n vara ou varinha de condão.————————divining rodvarinha de condão, varinha mágica. -
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[rod](a long thin stick or piece of wood, metal etc: an iron rod; a fishing-rod; a measuring-rod.) vara* * *[rɔd] n 1 vara, varinha, vareta, haste. 2 barra, bastão, bordão. 3 biela, tirante. 4 açoite. 5 fig castigo, punição. 6 unidade de medida igual a 5,03. 7 Amer sl revólver. 8 poder, domínio. 9 sl pênis. 10 Physiol bastonete: receptor fotossensível da retina. 11 Bact bastonete. 12 caniço, vara de pesca. divining rod varinha de condão, varinha mágica. to give the rod açoitar, castigar. to kiss the rod submeter-se, aceitar punição submissamente. to make a rod for one’s own back prejudicar-se. to ride the rods Amer viajar clandestinamente em ferrovia. -
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noun (discovering the presence of underground water, metal etc by holding a divining-rod which moves when held directly above the water etc: water-divining.) adivinhação* * *di.vin.ing[div'ainiŋ] n adivinhação, vaticinação. -
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noun (discovering the presence of underground water, metal etc by holding a divining-rod which moves when held directly above the water etc: water-divining.) adivinhação
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Divining rod — Divining Di*vin ing, a. That divines; for divining. [1913 Webster] {Divining rod}, a rod, commonly of witch hazel, with forked branches, used by those who claim to be able to discover water or metals under ground by sensing them through such a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
divining rod — n. a forked branch or stick used by dowsers and others in seeking water or minerals hidden in the earth: it is believed that when the stick dips downward, the location of water or a mineral deposit is indicated … English World dictionary
Divining rod — A divining rod (also known as dowsing rod) is an apparatus used in dowsing. There are many types of divining rods:* two brass L shaped wire rods (commonly made of brazing or welding rod, but glass or plastic have also been accepted) that are to… … Wikipedia
divining rod — /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ ˌrɒd / (say duh vuyning .rod) noun a rod used in divining, especially a forked stick, commonly of hazel, said to tremble or move when held over a spot where water, metal, etc., is underground …
divining rod — a rod, esp. a forked stick, commonly of hazel, supposed to be useful in locating underground water, metal deposits, etc. Also called dowsing rod. [1745 55] * * * instrument used in dowsing (q.v.). * * * … Universalium
divining rod — n. rod for detecting and searching for mineral and underground water, dowsing rod … English contemporary dictionary
divining rod — divin′ing rod n. a rod, esp. a forked stick, commonly of hazel, supposedly useful in locating underground water or metal deposits Also called dowser • Etymology: 1745–55 … From formal English to slang
divining rod — noun forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil • Syn: ↑dowser, ↑dowsing rod, ↑waterfinder, ↑water finder • Derivationally related forms: ↑dowse (for: ↑dowser) … Useful english dictionary
divining rod — noun Date: 1751 a forked rod believed to indicate the presence of water or minerals especially by dipping downward when held over a vein … New Collegiate Dictionary
divining rod — noun rod used for dowsing, a technique of divination used to locate subterranean sources of water, metal, other mineral resources or even various other things through magic, or according to many believers a natural phenomenon … Wiktionary
divining rod — noun a stick or rod used for dowsing … English new terms dictionary
