Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deep-well

noun

/diːp wɛl/

Definition

A deep-well is a type of water well that extends significantly below the surface of the ground for the purpose of accessing underground water reservoirs.

Examples

The farmer installed a deep-well to ensure a constant water supply for irrigation.
After years of drought, the community turned to deep-well drilling to access underground aquifers.
Deep-well pumps are used to draw water from the depths of the earth.