Watercourse: meaning, definitions and examples

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watercourse

[ ˈwɔːtəkɔːs ]

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natural

A natural stream of water, often a river or a creek.

Synonyms

creek, river, stream

Examples of usage

The watercourse through the forest was crystal clear.
The watercourse provided a habitat for many species of fish and plants.

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artificial

A man-made channel for water, such as an irrigation ditch or a canal.

Synonyms

canal, channel, ditch

Examples of usage

The farmers dug a watercourse to divert water to their fields.
The watercourse was constructed to supply water to the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "watercourse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 curso de água

🇮🇳 जलप्रवाह

🇩🇪 Wasserlauf

🇮🇩 aliran air

🇺🇦 водотік

🇵🇱 ciek wodny

🇯🇵 水路 (すいろ)

🇫🇷 cours d'eau

🇪🇸 curso de agua

🇹🇷 su yolu

🇰🇷 수로

🇸🇦 مجرى مائي

🇨🇿 vodní tok

🇸🇰 vodný tok

🇨🇳 水道 (shuǐdào)

🇸🇮 vodotok

🇮🇸 vatnsfarvegur

🇰🇿 су арнасы

🇬🇪 წყლის ნაკადი

🇦🇿 su axını

🇲🇽 curso de agua

Word origin

The word 'watercourse' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old French 'cours d'eau', meaning 'course of water'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to a natural stream of water. Over time, the term has also come to encompass man-made channels for water, reflecting the importance of water management in human societies.