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watershed
noun wa·ter·shed \ˈwȯ-tər-ˌshed, ˈwä-\
: a time when an important change happens
: a line of hills or mountains from which rivers drain : a ridge between two rivers
: the area of land that includes a particular river or lake and all the rivers, streams, etc., that flow into it
Full Definition of WATERSHED
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a : divide 2a b : a region or area bounded peripherally by a divide and draining ultimately to a particular watercourse or body of water
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First Known Use of WATERSHED
1803
Related to WATERSHED
- Synonyms
- climacteric, climax, corner, landmark, milepost, milestone, turning point
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WATERSHED Defined for Kids
watershed
noun wa·ter·shed \ˈwȯ-tər-ˌshed, ˈwä-\
Definition of WATERSHED for Kids
1
: a dividing ridge (as a mountain range) separating one drainage area from others
2
: the whole area that drains into a lake or river
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