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watershed

wa·ters·hed

UK/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ US/ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ rare uk us

noun

1.

a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems

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2.

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”
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Origin

From water + shed. A calque of German Wasserscheide.

Phrases

  • air shed

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