waterhead
/ˈwɔtərˌhɛd/
noun
- The source or headwaters of a stream or river.
- Heavy rain caused the waterhead to swell rapidly.
- The explorers traced the river back to its waterhead in the mountains.
- The waterhead of this creek is a small spring.
- A buildup of water pressure, especially in a pipe or system.
- A high waterhead can damage old pipes.
- The plumber checked the waterhead in the main line.
- They installed a valve to regulate the waterhead.
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