catchment

noun

catch·ment ˈkach-mənt

ˈkech-

: something that catches water

also : the amount of water caught

: the action of catching water

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The mighty Himalayas dominate the landscape, climate, weather patterns, hydrological catchment systems, and ecosystems on either side of the dramatic mountain range. —

Carly Miller, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Some of the water catchments are so remote that there are no roads leading to them. —

Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024 Game and Fish now oversees and maintains 3,000 water catchments across the state. —

Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024 More than 100,000 people contribute to each catchment site: Marin is intentionally keeping the sample sizes large so that there are fewer collection areas and lower costs—and to avoid ethical concerns. —

Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for catchment