noun

wells

wells

The village has several deep wells.

The village has several deep wells.

They are drilling new oil wells.

They are drilling new oil wells.

((wells)) deep holes for water, oil, or gas The village has several deep wells.

Synonyms: springs, boreholes, shafts

From Old English 'wella', meaning a spring or fountain.

Think of 'wishing wells' where people throw coins to make a wish.

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