the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
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watershed::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | basin, catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin, river basin |
| Type of | geographical area, geographical region, geographic area, geographic region |
| Has types | retention basin, detention basin |
watershed::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | divide, water parting |
| Type of | line |
| Has types | continental divide |
watershed::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | landmark, turning point |
| Type of | juncture, occasion |
| Has types | road to damascus, fall of man |
the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations.
