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1. watershed
noun. ['ˈwɔtɝˌʃɛd'] a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- watershed (English)
- shed (English)
- scead (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. watershed
noun. ['ˈwɔtɝˌʃɛd'] the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet.
Etymology
- watershed (English)
- shed (English)
- scead (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- water (English)
- water (Middle English (1100-1500))