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WELL
A shaft sunk into the ground to provide a supply of water.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| DONKEY WHEEL | A treadwheel using a donkey as motive power. Usually found in association with wells. |
| DRINKING FOUNTAIN | A fountain used for the specific purpose of supplying drinking water. |
| HAND PUMP | A hand operated mechanism used to raise and move water, liquids, compressed gases etc. |
| PUMP | A machine used to raise and move water and other liquids, compress gases etc. Use more specific term where known. |
| SHAFT | A vertical passage which provides access or ventilation to an underground excavation or chamber. Use only if function is unknown, otherwise use specific term. |
| SPA | A medicinal or mineral spring often with an associated building. |
| WELL HEAD | The structure at the top of a draw well. |
| WELL HOUSE | A building over a well housing machinery for raising the water. Often consisting of a DONKEY WHEEL or HORSE GIN. |
