waterhead

[ waw-ter-hed, wot-er- ]

noun

1. the source of a river or stream.
2. a body of water dammed up for irrigation, to supply a garden, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of waterhead¹

First recorded in 1560–70; water + head

Example Sentences

The wind is singing a wild tune to-night—cannot be colder on our own heaths—and the waves dash like our Waterhead.

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Looking back, Yewdale Crag stands finely over the waterhead; Brantwood is opposite.

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Our old Waterhead Inn, where I was so happy playing in the boats, exists no more.

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The famous road engineer in our day, Macadam, born at Waterhead, was descended from this ancient family.

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Perhaps all the boats are engaged—and Billy Balmer is at the Waterhead.

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