Watercourse
noun
A stream of water that flows in a particular direction.
The watercourse behind our house runs into the river.

Often appears as...
- natural watercourse
- artificial watercourse
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Neutral
General
noun
The term is often used in environmental studies.
Scientists are studying the health of the local watercourse ecosystem.

Often appears as...
- healthy watercourse
- polluted watercourse
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Formal
Academic
noun
A stream of water that flows in a particular direction.
The watercourse behind our house runs into the river.

Often appears as...
- natural watercourse
- artificial watercourse
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
The term is often used in environmental studies.
Scientists are studying the health of the local watercourse ecosystem.

Often appears as...
- healthy watercourse
- polluted watercourse
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2

Context
The term is often used in discussions about environmental conservation and land use.
The village is protecting its watercourse from pollution.
Legal
It can refer to rights associated with the flow of water in legal contexts.
Farmers have legal rights to the water in the watercourse.
Geographical
In geographical contexts, it defines specific types of water channels.
The watercourse defines the boundary of the national park.
Context
The term is often used in discussions about environmental conservation and land use.
The village is protecting its watercourse from pollution.
Legal
It can refer to rights associated with the flow of water in legal contexts.
Farmers have legal rights to the water in the watercourse.
Geographical
In geographical contexts, it defines specific types of water channels.
The watercourse defines the boundary of the national park.
Context
The term is often used in discussions about environmental conservation and land use.
The village is protecting its watercourse from pollution.
Legal
It can refer to rights associated with the flow of water in legal contexts.
Farmers have legal rights to the water in the watercourse.
Geographical
In geographical contexts, it defines specific types of water channels.
The watercourse defines the boundary of the national park.
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