Catchment and River basin

Catchment

Catchment noun - A structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area).
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River basin and catchment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "River basin" instead a noun "Catchment".

River basin

River basin noun - 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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Catchment and river basin are semantically related. You can use "Catchment" instead a noun phrase "River basin".
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