Catchment

catching

Definition: Meaning of, catchment in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkatʃm(ə)nt /

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catchment	catchments

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catchment used in phrases

catchment area (noun)
1. British English the catchment area of a school, hospital etc is the area that its students, patients etc come from
2. technical the area that a river or lake gets water from
catchment basin (noun)
1. the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
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1923-1977 born in the United States greek coloratura soprano known for her dramatic intensity in operatic roles

catchment area