What does "watershed" mean?

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

What is the definition of "watershed"?

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

How do you pronounce "watershed"?

"WATERSHED" is pronounced /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/. It has 9 letters.

What is another word for "watershed"?

Another word for WATERSHED is divide or drainage divide. Other alternatives: water divide, water parting, turning point, catchment, catchment area, catchment basin.

What part of speech is "watershed"?

"WATERSHED" is primarily used as a noun.

How many letters does "watershed" have?

"WATERSHED" has 9 letters and is pronounced /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/. It is rated hard difficulty in Word Puzzle Game.

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Q: What are synonyms for "watershed"?

Synonyms for WATERSHED include: divide, drainage divide, water divide, water parting, turning point, catchment, catchment area, catchment basin.

/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

9 lettersHard difficultynoun/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

NOUN

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

Synonyms

dividedrainage dividewater dividewater partingturning pointcatchment

ADJ

1
Serving to mark a significant development, change in direction, etc.

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About this page: This page provides the definition, meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage examples for the word WATERSHED. It is part of the Word Puzzle Game dictionary — a free English word reference with 1,000+ words used in our puzzles. Difficulty: hard · Letters: 9 · More 9-letter words