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.
Meaning
It refers to a well that is drilled or bored deep into the earth to reach sources of water that are not accessible from shallow wells.
Synonyms
- artesian well
- borewell
- water well
