Meaning of DRAINAGE AREA

Pronunciation:			'dreynij'ehreeu
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the geographical area draining into a river or reservoir
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	Synonyms:		catchment area, catchment basin, drainage basin
	See Also:		geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Total land area draining to any point in a stream, as measured on a map, aerial photo or other horizontal, two-dimensional projection. (See also catchment area; watershed; basin.)
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