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Catchment basin   /kˈætʃmənt bˈeɪsən/   Listen
Catchment basin

noun
1.
The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet.  Synonyms: basin, catchment area, drainage area, drainage basin, river basin, watershed.






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