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wellhole

American

[wel-hohl] / ˈwɛlˌhoʊl /

noun

the shaft of a well.
a tall, narrow opening surrounded by walls, as a stairwell.

Etymology

Origin of wellhole

First recorded in 1670–80; well ² + hole

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