Wellhead — Well head , n. A source, spring, or fountain. [1913 Webster] At the wellhead the purest streams arise. Spenser. [1913 Webster] Our public school and university life is a great wellhead of new and irresponsible words. Earle. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wellhead — index source Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
wellhead — [wel′hed΄] n. 1. the source of a spring of water; spring 2. a source; fountainhead 3. the top of a well, as an oil or gas well … English World dictionary
Wellhead — A wellhead is piece of equipment that exists atop (the exposed area above ground) of a well. Wellheads are manufactured in a vast variety of manners for numerous purposes which dictate design. Factors that affect wellhead configuration are… … Wikipedia
wellhead — /wel hed /, n. 1. a fountainhead; source. 2. Also called wellhouse. a shelter for a well. 3. the assemblage of equipment attached to the opening of an oil or gas well. adj. 4. noting or pertaining to petroleum, natural gas, etc., at the place and … Universalium
Wellhead price — The value at the mouth of the well. In general, the wellhead price is considered to be the sales price obtainable from a third party in an arm s length transaction. Posted prices, requested prices, or prices as defined by lease agreements,… … Energy terms
wellhead — noun Date: 13th century 1. the source of a spring or a stream 2. principal source ; fountainhead 3. the top of or a structure built over a well … New Collegiate Dictionary
wellhead — noun a) The surface structure of an oil well etc b) The source of water for a stream or well … Wiktionary
wellhead — n. spring; fountain; structure built over a well … English contemporary dictionary
wellhead — well•head [[t]ˈwɛlˌhɛd[/t]] n. 1) a fountainhead; source 2) Also called wellhouse a shelter for a well. 3) min the top of the opening of an oil or gas well • Etymology: 1300–50 … From formal English to slang
