(v. i.) An issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain.
(v. i.) A pit or hole sunk into the earth to such a depth as to
reach a supply of water, generally of a cylindrical form, and often
walled with stone or bricks to prevent the earth from caving in.
(v. i.) A shaft made in the earth to obtain oil or brine.
(v. i.) Fig.: A source of supply; fountain; wellspring.
(v. i.) An inclosure in the middle of a vessel's hold, around the
pumps, from the bottom to the lower deck, to preserve the pumps from
damage and facilitate their inspection.
(v. i.) A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing
vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the
bottom to let in water for the preservation of fish alive while they
are transported to market.
(v. i.) A vertical passage in the stern into which an auxiliary
screw propeller may be drawn up out of water.
(v. i.) A depressed space in the after part of the deck; -- often
called the cockpit.
(v. i.) A hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which
run branches or galleries.
(v. i.) An opening through the floors of a building, as for a
staircase or an elevator; a wellhole.
(v. i.) The lower part of a furnace, into which the metal falls.
(v. i.) To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to
spring.
(v. t.) To pour forth, as from a well.
(v. t.) In a good or proper manner; justly; rightly; not ill or
wickedly.
(v. t.) Suitably to one's condition, to the occasion, or to a
proposed end or use; suitably; abundantly; fully; adequately;
thoroughly.
(v. t.) Fully or about; -- used with numbers.
(v. t.) In such manner as is desirable; so as one could wish;
satisfactorily; favorably; advantageously; conveniently.
(v. t.) Considerably; not a little; far.
(a.) Good in condition or circumstances; desirable, either in a
natural or moral sense; fortunate; convenient; advantageous; happy; as,
it is well for the country that the crops did not fail; it is well that
the mistake was discovered.
(a.) Being in health; sound in body; not ailing, diseased, or
sick; healthy; as, a well man; the patient is perfectly well.
(a.) Being in favor; favored; fortunate.
(a.) Safe; as, a chip warranted well at a certain day and place.
