dry well
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A well that no longer contains water.
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- The long drought left their village with only a dry well.
- They discovered an old, forgotten dry well hidden beneath the overgrown bushes.
- Without consistent rainfall, many wells in the region have become dry wells.
- The farmer stared at his dry well, wondering how he would water his livestock.
- Explorers found evidence of an ancient civilization, including several dry wells.
- A dry well can be a dangerous hazard, especially for small children.
- The environmental report highlighted the increasing number of dry wells due to climate change.
- To prevent their well from going dry, they implemented water conservation measures.
- He tried to draw water, but the bucket hit the bottom of a dry well.
- The once-abundant water source is now just a dry well.