WATERSHED Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word watershed. (exact relations)
There are 30 hypernyms of the word watershed. (close relations)

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Definition of WATERSHED


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	divide				verbv
	noun • a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility) • a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems verb • separate into parts or portions • perform a division • act as a barrier between; stand between • move or break apart • make a division or separation • force, take, or pull apart
	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
	turning point				nounn
	noun • an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend • the intersection of two streets
	water parting				nounn
	noun • a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
	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
	catchment				nounn
	noun • a structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area)
	landmark				nounn
	noun • the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape • an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend • a mark showing the boundary of a piece of land • an anatomical structure used as a point of origin in locating other anatomical structures (as in surgery) or as point from which measurements can be taken
	drainage 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
	safe harbor				nounn
	noun • the target company defends itself by acquiring a company so onerously regulated that it makes the target less attractive

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

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