Waterpoint
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A place (such as a watering hole) where water is available to local wildlife.
"Animals in good condition and not subjected to physical stress (such as having to transhume or walk far between pastures and waterpoints) usually suffer considerably less than animals on a poor nutritional level and having to expend much physical energy."
Example
More examples"Animals in good condition and not subjected to physical stress (such as having to transhume or walk far between pastures and waterpoints) usually suffer considerably less than animals on a poor nutritional level and having to expend much physical energy."
Etymology
From water + point.
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