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wellhead Meaning & Definition

/ˈwɛlhɛd/

What Does Wellhead Mean?

Wellhead is used as a noun meaning The place where a spring breaks out of the ground; the source of water for a stream or well. It is also used to mean The source of something; a fountainhead.

Wellhead at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈwɛlhɛd/
Synonymswellspring
Pluralwellheads

Wellhead Definition (Noun)

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

Synonyms of Wellhead

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Word Forms & Grammar

wellhead (plural wellheads)

Words That Rhyme With Wellhead

Origin of Wellhead

From well +‎ head.

Questions People Ask About Wellhead

What part of speech is wellhead?

Wellhead is a noun.

What is another word for wellhead?

Words with a similar meaning to wellhead include wellspring. See the full list of wellhead synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of wellhead?

The plural of wellhead is wellheads.

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