Wellhead

/ˈwɛlˌhɛd/

noun

The upper part of a drilling well, where liquids and gases are brought to the surface.

The engineers inspected the wellhead to ensure it was functioning properly.

Technical

oil wellhead, gas wellhead, pressure control wellhead

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