water basin vs watershed

water basin

watershed

adj
  • Serving to mark a significant development, change in direction, etc. 

noun
  • The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest. 

  • A region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin. 

  • The time after which material of more adult nature (violence, swear words, sex) may be broadcast on television or radio, either one laid down by law or one contrived from convention (e.g. when children are not watching) 

  • A critical point marking a change in course or development. 

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