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1. watershed

noun. ['ˈwɔtɝˌʃɛd'] a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems.

Etymology

  • shed (English)
  • scead (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • water (English)
  • water (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Watershed

  • bloodshed
  • mothershed
  • watershed
  • woodshed

2. watershed

noun. ['ˈwɔtɝˌʃɛd'] an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend.

Etymology

  • shed (English)
  • scead (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • water (English)
  • water (Middle English (1100-1500))