Waterpoint

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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

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"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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