wellhead

A noun referring to the source of water for a well, or a structure built over a well.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Quelle des Wassers für einen Brunnen oder ein Bauwerk über einem Brunnen bezeichnet; auch der oberirdische Teil einer Bohrung oder Ölquelle.

1. Source of water B2 formal

   The point where water emerges from the ground, forming the origin of a well or spring.

   • The wellhead was located deep in the forest.
   • They traced the stream back to its wellhead.
   • The village depended on the wellhead for fresh water.

   🇩🇪Wasserquelle

   Synonyme: fountfountainheadsourcespringwellspring

2. Structure over a well B2 formal

   A physical structure built at the top of a well to protect it and provide access for drawing water.

   • The old wellhead was made of stone and wood.
   • They repaired the wellhead to prevent contamination.
   • A metal cover was placed over the wellhead for safety.

   🇩🇪Brunnenkopf

• wellheads plural form
• wellheads' possessive plural form
• wellhead's possessive singular form