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WATERSHEDS

(noun)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Watersheds.

Watersheds - as a noun

A ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
divide11water parting
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet

Example: "Flood control in the missouri basin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basin7catchment areacatchment basindrainage areadrainage basinriver basin
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geographic areageographic regiongeographical areageographical region
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "The agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
landmark15turning point
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
juncture17occasion12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Protecting watersheds is crucial for maintaining clean water sources."
"The logging activities have had a negative impact on the local watersheds."
"The organization is working on restoring degraded watersheds."
"The city implemented a conservation plan to preserve its watersheds."
"The study focused on the biodiversity of different watersheds."
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Word Game Points

Is WATERSHEDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, watersheds is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WATERSHEDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is WATERSHEDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, watersheds is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WATERSHEDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is WATERSHEDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, watersheds is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WATERSHEDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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