Dictionary Check: watershed

"watershed" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

noun

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

Synonyms:
noun

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"
noun

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"

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