WATERSHED
Scrabble letter values: W4A1T1E1R1S1H4E1D2 = 16
Definition
- noun a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems. — synonyms: water_parting, divide
- noun the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries. — synonyms: river_basin, basin, drainage_basin, catchment_area, catchment_basin, drainage_area
- noun an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend. — synonyms: landmark, turning_point
Examples
- “an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet”
- “flood control in the Missouri basin”
- “the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations”