Definition of catchment area

Definitions

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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Synonyms

basin catchment basin drainage area drainage basin river basin watershed

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More General Terms

geographic area geographic region geographical area geographical region

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More Specific Terms

detention basin retention basin

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