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watershed
/ˈwɔtɚˌʃɛd/ · 9 letters · 8 distinct letters
- noun
a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
- noun
the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
flood control in the Missouri basin
- noun
an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations