What is a "water witch," also known as a "dowser"?

a. a female spiritualist who likes to drop water balloons on hapless victims
b. a type of insect that is able to land on the surface of a pond
c. one who claims to be able to locate groundwater using "divining rods"
d. a well-drilling device that drills or witches its way into the ground
e. a device for hydraulic mining for gold and gem stones


C

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