Associations to the word «Catchment»

Wiktionary

CATCHMENT, noun. Any structure or land feature which catches and holds water
CATCHMENT BASIN, noun. (hydrology) A topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet; a watershed.
CATCHMENT BASINS, noun. Plural of catchment basin

Dictionary definition

CATCHMENT, noun. A structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area).

Wise words

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