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DRAINAGE BASIN Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase drainage basin. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the phrase drainage basin. (close relations)
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basin
nounn
noun

• a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

• the quantity that a basin will hold

• a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it

• the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

• a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face

watershed
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

• the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

• an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend

catchment area
nounn
noun

• the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

catchment basin
nounn
noun

• the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

drainage area
nounn
noun

• the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

river basin
nounn
noun

• the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

Best Hypernyms For DRAINAGE BASIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for drainage basin, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
area district domain expanse field precinct province realm region sector sphere territory zone
Phrases (4)
geographic areageographic regiongeographical areageographical region

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