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Watershed

noun
/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/
Word Frequency: 2.8

Definitions

1.nounThe topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.
2.nounA region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin.
3.nounA critical point marking a change in course or development.
4.nounThe 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)
5.adjectiveServing to mark a significant development, change in direction, etc.

Synonyms

dividedrainage dividewater dividewater partingturning pointcatchmentcatchment areacatchment basindrainage areariver basinwater basinsafe harbor

Rhymes With

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembed
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