Watershed (Opeth album)
WordNet

noun


(1)   An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
"The agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations"
(2)   A ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
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Etymology


, a calque of , a compound of + .

Noun


  1. A region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin or catchment basin.
  2. The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins.
  3. A critical point marking a change in course or development.
  4. The time after which material of more adult nature (violence, swear words, sex) may be broadcast on television or radio.

Synonyms

  • (catchment basin): catchment basin, drainage basin
  • (boundary between two adjacent catchment basins):
  • (time after which adult material may be broadcast): safe harbor (US)
  • (critical point marking a change in course or development): turning point
 
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