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EnglishTHE SCHOLAR'S LEXICON

waterhead

/waw-ter-hed, wot-er-/US // ˈwɔ tərˌhɛd, ˈwɒt ər- //

水头,水口,水头的,水龙头

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the source of a river or stream.
    • : a body of water dammed up for irrigation, to supply a garden, etc.

Examples

  • The wind is singing a wild tune to-night—cannot be colder on our own heaths—and the waves dash like our Waterhead.

  • Looking back, Yewdale Crag stands finely over the waterhead; Brantwood is opposite.

  • Our old Waterhead Inn, where I was so happy playing in the boats, exists no more.

  • The famous road engineer in our day, Macadam, born at Waterhead, was descended from this ancient family.

  • Perhaps all the boats are engaged—and Billy Balmer is at the Waterhead.

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