Watershed

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1. Noun

The whole region or extent of country which contributes to the supply of a river or lake.

2. Noun

The line of division between two adjacent rivers or lakes with respect to the flow of water by natural channels into them; the natural boundary of a basin.

3. Noun

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"
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