Watershed (Noun)
Meaning 1
The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flood control in the Missouri basin".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
A ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The mountain range formed a watershed that divided the rivers flowing into the Atlantic Ocean from those flowing into the Pacific.
- Geologists studied the watershed to understand how it influenced the formation of the surrounding landscape.
- The watershed marked the boundary between the two river systems, each with its unique ecosystem and characteristics.
- Hikers followed the watershed, using it as a natural guide to navigate the vast wilderness area.
- The watershed played a crucial role in shaping the regional hydrology, with its elevation and geology affecting the flow of water into the adjacent valleys.
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Meaning 3
An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend; "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.