Meaning of water table | Babel Free
/ˈwɔːtəˌteɪbɫ̩/Definitions
- The level, underground, below which the ground is saturated with water.
- A molding or other projection in the wall of a building to throw off rainwater.
Equivalents
Deutsch
Grundwasserspiegel
Français
nappe phréatique
Português
lençol freático
Русский
у́ровень грунто́вых вод
Examples
“The heavy rain, combined with the high-water table in the flat Fenland landscape, made for difficult working conditions which was already threatening NR's preparedness for the nine-day blockade in September.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.