Distributary (Noun)
Meaning
A branch of a river that flows away from the main stream and does not rejoin it.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The distributary of the river formed a vital source of water for the nearby village.
- The map clearly marked the distributary that branched off from the main river and flowed into the marsh.
- A distributary of the great river created a unique habitat for a variety of wildlife.
- The distributary of the river had to be crossed by a ferry as it was too wide for a bridge.
- The distributary of the river that flowed into the estuary was a favorite spot for birdwatchers.