WELL


Meaning of WELL in English

(HOLE) [noun] [C] - a deep hole in the ground from which water, oil or gas can be obtainedFamilies in the area get their water from wells and boreholes.The cameras are used for detecting leaks in oil wells and pipelines.The exploration and production division is responsible for locating oil reserves, drilling wells and pumping crude oil and natural gas.See also stairwell.

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.