English
Detailed Synonyms for watershed in English
watershed:
watershed [the ~] noun
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the watershed
– an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend 1the turning point; the landmark; the watershed– an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend 1 -
the watershed
– the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet 1the basin; the watershed; the drainage basin; the catchment basin; the river basin; the drainage area; the catchment area– the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet 1 -
the watershed
– a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems 1the divide; the water parting; the watershed– a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems 1