Definition: To search for underground water or minerals using a special tool called a divining rod.

Example: He decided to dowse the area to find a water source for his farm.

Definition: A person who searches for underground water or minerals using a special tool called a divining rod.

Example: The dowser walked through the field, holding his rod to find water.

Definition: The practice of finding water or other liquids using a forked stick or a similar tool, which some people believe has special powers.

Example: He used dowsing to locate a hidden water source in the dry area.

Definition: To search for underground water or minerals using a forked stick or a pendulum, often believed to be guided by supernatural forces.

Example: He spent the afternoon dowsing for water in the dry field.

Definition: A type of antibiotic that is used to treat cancer, derived from a specific bacterium.

Example: The doctor prescribed doxorubicin as part of the chemotherapy treatment.

Definition: A type of medicine that fights infections caused by bacteria. It is often used to treat various infections and is derived from a group of antibiotics known as tetracyclines.

Example: The doctor prescribed doxycycline to treat my bacterial infection.

Definition: A disease caused by a parasite that infects humans, leading to painful symptoms and often resulting in the emergence of a long worm from the skin.

Example: Dracunculiasis is a disease that can cause severe pain and disability due to the presence of the guinea worm.

Definition: The process or system used to remove excess water or liquid from an area, often through pipes or channels.

Example: The drainage system in the city helps prevent flooding during heavy rain.

Definition: A tube that can slide inside another tube, often used in devices like telescopes or microscopes to adjust the length or focus.

Example: The drawtube of the telescope allows for easy adjustments to see distant objects clearly.

Definition: To make a hole using a tool or to practice a skill through repeated exercises.

Example: The team will drill every Saturday to improve their skills.

Definition: A tool or machine used for making holes in hard surfaces, or a loud noise made by such a tool.

Example: The carpenter used a drill to make holes in the wood for the screws.

Definition: To teach or train someone by repeating instructions or practicing a skill many times.

Example: The coach will drill the players on their strategies before the game.

Definition: The process of making a hole in something, usually with a tool or machine.

Example: The drilling of the new well will start next week.

Definition: To make a hole in something using a tool or machine that rotates.

Example: The workers are drilling a hole in the ground for the new fence post.