water table

noun

: the highest underground level at which the rocks and soil in a particular area are completely wet with water

Full Definition of WATER TABLE

: a stringcourse or similar member when projecting so as to throw off water

: the upper limit of the portion of the ground wholly saturated with water

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15th century

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