Catchment
Noun
Hard
Meaning
English: An area from which rainfall flows into a river, lake, or reservoir.
Explanation: Similar to a basin, but often used specifically in the context of water collection for supply.
Explanation: Similar to a basin, but often used specifically in the context of water collection for supply.
हिंदी अर्थ
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Examples
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"Heavy rainfall in the catchment area quickly filled the reservoir."
Synonyms
watershed
drainage basin
basin
collection area
drainage area
hydrological basin
river basin
Antonyms
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Memory Trick
Water is "caught" in the "catchment" area.