Synonyms for Watershed & Similar Words

Definition of watershed

noun
  1. a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
  2. the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; "flood control in the Missouri basin"
  3. an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend; "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"

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  • "the watershed"
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  • "nrcs oklahoma double creek watershed"
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  • "free native plant guide for chesapeake bay watershed"
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