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drainage basin

noun as in area for water draining

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The evidences of many such village sites may be seen throughout all the region of the Missouri River drainage basin.

They are found in the Mississippi drainage basin and in certain southeastern streams.

This all represents earth material eroded from the drainage basin of the river.

The drainage basin of Passaic River is admirably adapted to the development of the conservation system.

Table showing detailed facts regarding possible reservoir sites on Passaic drainage basin.

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On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to drainage basin, such as: catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, and watershed.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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