watercourse

UK
/ˈwɔːtəˌkɔːs/
US
/ˈwɔtərˌkɔrs/

Translations

watercoursenoun
watercourses
pl
UK
/ˈwɔːtəˌkɔːs/
US
/ˈwɔtərˌkɔrs/
The watercourse is home to many species of fish.
Водоем является домом для многих видов рыб.
The watercourse was diverted to prevent flooding.
Водоток был перенаправлен, чтобы предотвратить наводнение.
The river's watercourse has changed over the years.
Русло реки изменилось за эти годы.
Additional translations
watercourseadjective
UK
/ˈwɔː.tə.kɔːs/
US
/ˈwɔ.t̬ɚ.kɔrs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "watercourse management")

Definitions

watercoursenoun
A natural or artificial channel through which water flows.
The watercourse was diverted to prevent flooding in the nearby village.
The bed of a stream or river.
The watercourse was dry during the summer months, revealing the rocky bed beneath.
A stream or river; a body of running water.
Numerous fish species inhabit the watercourse throughout the year.
watercourseadjective
Relating to or associated with a watercourse (used attributively).
The government introduced new watercourse pollution regulations.