wellhead

Meaning

1. The place where a spring breaks out of the ground; the source of water for a stream or well.
2. (figuratively) The source of something; a fountainhead.
3. The surface structure of an oil well etc.

Synonyms

wellspring

fountain

⛲

source

reference

cause

spring

well

root

fount

fountainhead

Translations

nascente

aiguaneix

fonte

brollador

⛲

boca de carga

Boca de poço

bronader

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈwɛlhɛd/

Etymology

From well + head.