Wellspring (Noun)
Meaning 1
The source of water for a well.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The villagers dug a new well after discovering a reliable wellspring on the outskirts of town.
- A hidden wellspring beneath the castle's courtyard had provided water for centuries.
- Geologists identified a potential wellspring deep beneath the surface, sparking plans for a new water source.
- After a dry spell, the townspeople worried that their wellspring had finally run dry.
- Engineers were called in to study the ancient wellspring and recommend a system to protect it from contamination.
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Meaning 2
An abundant source; "she was a well of information".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.