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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"Catchment basin" Quotes from Famous Books — Influences of Geographic Environment - On the Basis of Ratzel's System of Anthropo-Geography • Ellen Churchill Semple |
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