English Dictionary

An issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain.
Source : opted (172352)  - auto

A pit or hole sunk into the earth to such a depth as to reach a supply of water, generally of a cylindrical form, and often walled with stone or bricks to prevent the earth from caving in.
Source : opted (172353)  - auto

A shaft made in the earth to obtain oil or brine.
Source : opted (172354)  - auto

Fig.: A source of supply; fountain; wellspring.
Source : opted (172355)  - auto

An inclosure in the middle of a vessel's hold, around the pumps, from the bottom to the lower deck, to preserve the pumps from damage and facilitate their inspection.
Source : opted (172356)  - auto

A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water for the preservation of fish alive while they are transported to market.
Source : opted (172357)  - auto

A vertical passage in the stern into which an auxiliary screw propeller may be drawn up out of water.
Source : opted (172358)  - auto

A depressed space in the after part of the deck; -- often called the cockpit.
Source : opted (172359)  - auto

A hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which run branches or galleries.
Source : opted (172360)  - auto

An opening through the floors of a building, as for a staircase or an elevator; a wellhole.
Source : opted (172361)  - auto