Wellhead
(noun)
- The source or top of a well or spring.
- The structure that surrounds the opening at the top of an oil or gas well and seals it.
- A structure that serves as the source of a water supply for a community.
Origin:
Middle english welleheved, from old english wella + heafod.
Examples:
- The wellhead was located in the middle of the field.
- The wellhead was badly damaged during the storm.
- The new wellhead will increase the output of the oil well.
- The wellhead provided fresh water to the small town.
- The wellhead was an important source of water for the settlers.