Divining sticks, also known as dowsing rods, are tools used to locate underground water or minerals. In some cultures, they are also used in divination and spirit communication. There are many synonyms for divining sticks, including dowser, diviner, seeker, water witch, and rodman. These terms all refer to someone who uses the rods as a tool to find something hidden or non-visible. Other synonyms include divining rods, witching rods, and radiesthesia rods. Regardless of the name, these tools have been used for centuries and continue to be used today by those who believe in their abilities and seek to reveal the hidden energies of the earth.