| 单词 | well-sinking |
| 释义 | > as lemmaswell-sinking well-sinking n. = well-boring n. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > water > lake > pool > [noun] > well > constructing well well-sinking1797 well-boring1822 well-work1836 1797 T. H. Page Acct. Commencem. & Progress Sinking Wells 11 All the works of the Ordnance at Sheerness, Harwich, and Landguard Fort, including the well sinking, were under the direction of Captain Page. 1858 Q. Rev. Jan. 6 All sorts of earthwork, in embanking, boring, and well~sinking. 1915 Daily News 20 Sept. 1 The authorities have requisitioned all workmen with a knowledge of well-sinking..and are sending them..to work on drilling artesian wells. 2009 V. C. Kwashirai Green Colonialism in Zimbabwe v. 172 Settlers also awarded work contracts to Africans..for bricklaying, carpentry, stone masonry, and well sinking. < as lemmas |
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