wellpoint
Произношение: [ˈwɛlˌpɔɪnt]
Слово
Контекст: «engineering»
(noun) a wellpoint is a type of small well used for removing water from an area, like when workers need to dig but there's a lot of water. It helps keep the area dry so they can work safely.
Пример
The construction crew installed several wellpoints to keep the site dry during the rainy season.
Пример
If they hadn't used wellpoints, the worksite would have been too muddy and dangerous to dig.
Пример
How many wellpoints do we need to set up for the project?
Контекст: «environment»
(noun) a wellpoint can also refer to a device placed underground to drain water away from areas where it's not wanted, like near a basement or a field.
Пример
The wellpoint system helped drain excess water from the farm during the flood.
Пример
Without the wellpoint, water would have caused serious damage to the crops.
Пример
What happens when wellpoints are not installed in wet areas?
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