waterhead


waterhead

(ˈwɔːtəˌhɛd) n (Physical Geography) the source of a stream

wa•ter•head

(ˈwɔ tərˌhɛd, ˈwɒt ər-)

n. 1. the source of a river or stream. 2. a body of water dammed up, esp. for irrigation. [1560–70]