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wa·ter·shed
 watershed
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- pronunciation:
- waw
t
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shed
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the area of land from which water drains into a river, river system, or lake.
Our city is in the Great Lakes watershed. |
| definition 2: |
a ridge of high land that lies between two such drainage areas.
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| related words: |
landmark |
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