deep well
Far-down water source
A deep well is a well that extends far underground to reach water stored in aquifers, typically more than 25 feet deep.
Deep wells access cleaner, more reliable water than shallow wells but require more effort to drill and pump.
Figuratively, something described as a deep well contains abundant reserves: She's a deep well of knowledge on the subject.
- boreholeDrilled underground passage
- oil rigOffshore petroleum extraction structure
- groundwaterWater in underground rock
- water tableTop of groundwater zone
- wishingDesiring something hoped-for
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- water supplydrinking water, potable water, tap water, municipal water, water tanks
- wellswater wells, artesian wells, boreholes, wishing wells, bore holes
- groundwateraquifer, aquifers, water table, recharge, confined aquifer
- shaftsshaft, mine shaft, mineshaft, elevator shaft, lift shaft
deep wellwading pool
Shallow children's water basin
shallow well · dug well · birdbath · puddle · mud puddle
deep wellrain barrel
Outdoor runoff storage vessel
river · stream · lake · surface water · pond
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