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turning point, landmark, watershed | an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend | |
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watershed, water parting, divide | a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems | |
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basin, watershed, river basin, drainage basin, catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area | the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet |