Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

NOUN 3

1. a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

   Synonymswater partingdivide

2. 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”
   Synonymsriver basinbasindrainage basincatchment areacatchment basindrainage area

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

   • “the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations”
   Synonymslandmarkturning point