Lexic.us

Definition of Watershed

1. Noun. A ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems.

2. Noun. 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. Noun. 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"

Definition of Watershed

1. n. The whole region or extent of country which contributes to the supply of a river or lake.

2. n. The whole region or extent of country which contributes to the supply of a river or lake.

Definition of Watershed

1. Noun. The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest. ¹

2. Noun. (American English) A region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin. ¹

3. Noun. A critical point marking a change in course or development. ¹

4. Noun. (Canada British) The time after which material of more adult nature (violence, swear words, sex) may be broadcast on television or radio, either one laid down or one contrived (e.g. when children are not watching...) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Watershed

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Medical Definition of Watershed

1. 1. The whole region or extent of country which contributes to the supply of a river or lake. 2. The line of division between two adjacent rivers or lakes with respect to the flow of water by natural channels into them; the natural boundary of a basin. Origin: Cf. G. Wasserscheide; wasser water + scheide a place where two things separate, fr. Scheiden to separate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Watershed

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