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- pronunciation:
- faUn
t
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a spring or head of a stream.
- similar words:
- head
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definition 2: |
a source or origin.
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definition 3: |
one or more jets or sprays of water created by artificial means, as by a pump, or the apparatus or structure from which the water issues or over which it falls.
a drinking fountaina garden fountain
- similar words:
- spout
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definition 4: |
a counter in a store or restaurant at which one can purchase sodas and other ice cream dishes, and often a limited selection of other light food and drink, for consumption on the premises; soda fountain.
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definition 5: |
a chamber from which a liquid, such as ink in a pen, can be supplied slowly and steadily.
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related words: |
well |
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derivation: |
fountained (adj.) |
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