wellstead

/wɛlstɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A well, especially one that supplies water to a house or estate.

“The old wellstead on the property had been there for generations.”

2. noun

A place where water is drawn from a well, especially a small village or settlement around a well.

“The village near the wellstead had grown rapidly over the past few years.”

Synonyms

  • spring
  • well

Antonyms

  • drain
  • source