wellhead

• Substantivo que designa a fonte de água de um poço ou a estrutura construída sobre a boca de um poço. Na indústria do petróleo e do gás, refere-se à cabeça do poço, o conjunto de equipamentos instalado na superfície sobre a abertura de um poço.

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

1. Source of waterB2formal

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

   Fonte de água

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfountfountainheadsourcespringwellspring

2. Structure over a wellB2formal

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

   Boca do poço

   • 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.