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DISTRIBUTARY Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word distributary. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word distributary. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISTRIBUTARY

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branch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a division of some larger or more complex organization

• a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant

• a part of a forked or branching shape

• a natural consequence of development

• a stream or river connected to a larger one

• any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

verb

• grow and send out branches or branch-like structures

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

fork
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a utensil with two or more prongs, used for serving or eating food

• the act of branching out or dividing into branches

• the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches

• an agricultural tool used for lifting or digging; has a handle and metal prongs

• the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk

verb

• lift with a pitchfork

• place under attack with one's own pieces, of two enemy pieces

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

• shape like a fork

offshoot
nounn
noun

• a natural consequence of development

Best Hypernyms For DISTRIBUTARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for distributary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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branch

Alternatives for BRANCH

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