Watershed — synonyms, definition

1. watershed (Noun)

basin catchment area catchment basin cusp divide drainage area drainage basin landmark river basin turning point water parting

watershed (Noun) — A ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems.

watershed (Noun) — The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet. ex. "flood control in the Missouri watershed"

watershed (Noun) — An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend. ex. "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"

geographic area geographic region geographical area geographical region juncture line occasion Fall of Man Great Divide continental divide detention basin retention basin road to Damascus