Watershed

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NOUN

water parting, divide

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

river basin, basin, drainage basin, catchment area, catchment basin

the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries

landmark, turning point

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

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