pozo

Definitions of pozo
  1. noun
    a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
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    types:
    pozo artesiano
    a well drilled through impermeable strata into strata that receive water from a higher altitude so there is pressure to force the water to flow upward
    type of:
    excavación
    a hole in the ground made by excavating
  2. noun
    a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
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    tintero
    a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
    type of:
    recipiente, vasija
    an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
  3. noun
    an abundant source
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    type of:
    fuente
    a document (or organization) from which information is obtained
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