wellhead

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

• 🇨🇳名词，指水井或油井的井口，即井眼在地面的开口处；也指井口上方建造的装置或建筑物，以及泉水的源头。

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.

   🇨🇳水源

   同义词: 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.

   🇨🇳井口装置

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