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IPA/ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/

Syllableswa·ter·shed

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noun

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

“After Lesjaverk (23 miles) the eastern end of Lesjaskogsvatn is reached. This lake has the distinction of being a watershed. From the east end flows the Lågen, the great river that runs down Gudbrandsdal to Lake Mjøsa, while from the west end the Rauma River emerges to flow down to the Romsdalfjord.”

Synonyms:water parting drainage divide water divide divide

noun

A region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin.

Synonyms:catchment basin catchment catchment area drainage area

adjective

Serving to mark a significant development, change in direction, etc.

“Green's Dictionary of Slang is a watershed publication in the annals of slang lexicography, being, beyond doubt, the most comprehensive scholarly dictionary of slang ever published.”

Synonyms:momentous climacteric

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