headstream

UK
/ˈhɛd.striːm/
US
/ˈhɛd.strim/

Übersetzungen

headstreamsubstantiv
headstreams
Pl.
UK
/ˈhɛd.striːm/
US
/ˈhɛd.strim/
The headstream of the river is located in the mountains.
Исток реки находится в горах.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
начало реки
Synonyme
river source
source stream
upper course
headstreamadjektiv
more headstream
Komp.
most headstream
Super.
UK
/ˈhɛdstriːm/
US
/ˈhɛdstriːm/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "headstream erosion".

Definitionen

headstreamsubstantiv
The source or headwaters of a stream or river.
The explorers traced the river back to its headstream in the mountains.
A tributary that combines with others near the source to form the upper course of a river.
Several headstreams converge to create the mighty Amazon.
headstreamadjektiv
Relating to or situated at the source of a stream or river; originating in the headwaters.
Headstream erosion can dramatically reshape the watershed.