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Synonyms & Similar Words
river
stream
brook
creek
tributary
canal
channel
waterway
conduit
ditch
gully
ravine
gorge
valley
passage
strait
estuary
fjord
delta
watershed
basin
reservoir
lake
lagoon
bay
cove
inlet
outlet
duct
pipe
aqueduct
culvert
siphon
sluice
weir
dam
levee
dike
spillway
lock
canalization
irrigation
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runnel
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streamlet
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current
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flux
Meaning of Watercourse
A natural or artificial channel for water to flow through
Definitions
- A natural or artificial channel through which water flows, especially one that has been constructed or modified for a particular purpose
- * A stream, river, or other natural flow of water
Etymology of Watercourse
The word "watercourse" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, with "water" coming from Old English "wæter" and "course" from Old French "cours", ultimately derived from Latin "cursus", meaning "a running" or "a flow"
Historically, the term has been used to describe both natural and artificial water channels, with its usage evolving over time to encompass various types of water flow systems
Example Uses
- The watercourse wound its way through the countryside, providing a source of fresh water for the local wildlife
- * The construction of the new watercourse helped to alleviate flooding in the area by providing a safe channel for excess water to flow through