aquifer

noun/ˈækwɪfər/

Frequency rank: #14,283 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

An underground layer of rock or sediment that holds and supplies water to wells and springs.

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Example sentence

The farmers drilled deep into the ground to reach the aquifer that held fresh water for their crops.

Synonyms & related words

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