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Wells (structures)

Scope note

Holes, pits, or other generally vertical excavations cored, bored, drilled, or otherwise constructed in the earth for purposes of drawing out various liquids, such as water, brine, or petroleum, or natural gas.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30006207

Broader Terms used

earthworks (engineering works)

Equivalent Terms used

well (structure)

Created

13yrs ago

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