Canadian English Meaning of watershed

Watershed, catchment

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Definitions and Meaning of watershed in English

Wordnet

watershed (n)

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend

Webster

watershed (n.)

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

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.

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Watershed, catchment

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems, the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all run

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