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drainage basin meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of drainage basin at MeaningMonkey.org. drainage basin meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.DRAINAGE BASIN noun
Definition of drainage basin (noun)
- the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
- "flood control in the Missouri basin"
- synonyms: basin, catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, river basin, watershed
Source: Princeton University Wordnet