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A bore-hole drilled in an artesian basin to produce an artificial artesian well
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artesian bore — /aˌtiʒən ˈbɔ/ (say ah.teezhuhn baw) noun a bore whose shaft penetrates an aquifer and in which the water level rises above ground by hydrostatic pressure. Also, artesian well. {French artésien relating to Artois, former province of France where… …
bore drain — /ˈbɔ dreɪn/ (say baw drayn) noun (in outback areas) a drain carrying water from an artesian bore to wherever it may be needed for sheep, cattle, irrigation, etc. Also, bore stream …
artesian water — /aˌtiʒən ˈwɔtə/ (say ah.teezhuhn wawtuh) noun water from an artesian bore …
bore head — /bɔ ˈhɛd/ (say baw hed) noun the top of an artesian bore …
bore water — /ˈbɔ wɔtə/ (say baw wawtuh) noun water from an artesian bore …
bore — I. verb (bored; boring) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English borian; akin to Old High German borōn to bore, Latin forare to bore, ferire to strike Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. to pierce with a turning or twisting movement… … New Collegiate Dictionary
bore — I. /bɔ / (say baw) verb (bored, boring) –verb (t) 1. to pierce (a solid substance) or make (a round hole, etc.) with an auger, drill, or other rotated instrument. 2. to force by persistent forward thrusting. 3. Horseracing to push aside… …
artesian well — noun a) An aquifer in which water rises to the surface under its own hydrostatic pressure. b) A bore hole in an artesian basin … Wiktionary
bore — 1. verb /bɔː(ɹ)/ a) To make a hole through something. b) To inspire boredom in somebody; to disinterest. Ant: interest See Also: borer … Wiktionary
bore sinker — /ˈbɔ sɪŋkə/ (say baw singkuh) noun someone who drills artesian bores. –bore sinking, noun …
