wells Definition
- 1plural noun: wells
- 2a source of water, oil, or gas that is found underground and brought to the surface by a wellbore
- 3a vertical passage made by digging or drilling in the ground, especially one made for the purpose of extracting water or oil
Using wells: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wells" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The village has several wells that provide water for the residents.
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The company drilled a well to extract oil from the ground.
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The well was dug by hand using shovels and picks.
wells Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with wells
Example
The farm uses well water to irrigate the crops.
Example
The oil well produced over 100 barrels of oil per day.
a well in which water is under pressure; especially : one in which the water flows to the surface naturally
Example
The artesian well provided water for the entire town.
Summary: wells in Brief
Wells [welz] are sources of water, oil, or gas found underground and extracted by a vertical passage made by digging or drilling. They are used to provide water for irrigation and other purposes, as well as to extract oil and gas. Phrases like 'well water' and 'oil well' are common, and 'artesian well' refers to a well in which water is under pressure and flows naturally to the surface.
