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Definition of River basin
1. 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"
Exact synonyms: Basin, Catchment Area, Catchment Basin, Drainage Area, Drainage Basin, Watershed
Specialized synonyms: Detention Basin, Retention Basin
Generic synonyms: Geographic Area, Geographic Region, Geographical Area, Geographical Region
Specialized synonyms: Detention Basin, Retention Basin
Generic synonyms: Geographic Area, Geographic Region, Geographical Area, Geographical Region
Definition of River basin
1. Noun. (geography) An extent of land where water from rain or snow melt drains downhill into a river or series of rivers. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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