Catchment
Noun
Hard
Meaning
English: The area from which rainfall flows into a river, lake, or reservoir.
Explanation: A geographical area where water collects and drains into a common outlet.
Explanation: A geographical area where water collects and drains into a common outlet.
हिंदी अर्थ
जल ग्रहण क्षेत्र, जलग्रहण
Examples
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"Heavy rainfall in the catchment area led to increased river levels."
Synonyms
watershed
drainage basin
river basin
water collection area
hydrographic basin
Antonyms
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Memory Trick
"Catchment" is where water is "caught" and collected.