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watershed

/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

/ˈwɔtərʃɛd/

Übersetzungen

watershedsubstantiv

watersheds

Pl.

/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

/ˈwɔt̬ɚˌʃɛd/

Synonyme

drainage basin

critical juncture

turning point

watershed divide

river basin

drainage area

catchment area

catchment

watershedadjektiv

/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

/ˈwɔtərʃɛd/

водораздельный

The treaty was a watershed moment in the history of the two countries.

Договор был водораздельным моментом в истории двух стран.

Synonyme

Definitionen

watershedsubstantiv

A ridge or stretch of high land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas.

The Continental Divide is the principal watershed of North America.

(chiefly North American) An area or region whose rivers and streams all flow into a particular body of water; a drainage basin.

Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the entire Mississippi River watershed.

A pivotal event or turning point that marks a significant change in the course of affairs.

The invention of the internet was a watershed in the development of global communication.

watershedadjektiv

Relating to a critical turning point or moment of significant change.

The signing of the peace treaty was a watershed moment in the history of the two nations.