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headstream

/ˈhɛd.striːm/

/ˈhɛd.strim/

Translations

headstreamnoun

headstreams

/ˈhɛd.striːm/

/ˈhɛd.strim/

исток

The headstream of the river is located in the mountains.

Исток реки находится в горах.

Additional translations

начало реки

верховье

Synonyms

headwaters

headwater

river source

source stream

upper course

headstreamadjective

more headstream

Comp.

most headstream

Super.

/ˈhɛdstriːm/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "headstream erosion".

Synonyms

Definitions

headstreamnoun

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.

headstreamadjective

Relating to or situated at the source of a stream or river; originating in the headwaters.

Headstream erosion can dramatically reshape the watershed.