English Explanatory Dictionary

catchment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any structure or land feature which catches and holds water; the collection of such water.
  2. A catchment area, or the people it serves.
verb
  1. To divide into catchment areas.

Pronunciation

/ˈkatʃmənt/ /ˈkɛt͡ʃmənt/ en-au-catchment.ogg

Word forms

catchment catchments catchmenting catchmented

Etymology

From catch + -ment.

Derived words

catchment area catchment basin noncatchment subcatchment
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