Noun: watershed 'wo-tu(r),shed
- 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 watershed";
- river basin, basin, drainage basin, catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area
- A ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
"The mountain range acts as a water parting between the two major watersheds";
- water parting, divide
- 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";
- landmark, turning point, cusp
Derived forms: watersheds
Type of: geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region, juncture, line, occasion
Encyclopedia: Watershed, Bristol