Distributary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /di-ˈstri-byə-ˌter-ē/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Distributary is an adjective meaning That distributes.
Meaning
That distributes.
More Meanings
- (hydrology) A stream of water (either natural or artificial) that branches off and flows away from a main stream channel.
Example Sentences
[…] improving the channels in a distributary unit.
The physical condition of the distributary itself is in bad shape due to poor maintenance over longer periods of time, especially in the head reach.
These deposits are commonly punctuated by metre-scale fining-upward, medium-grained, cross-bedded sandstones, interpreted as terminal distributary channels.
A posthumous child is as much entitled to a distributary share, under the statute of distributions, as one that is born at the time of the death of its father […]
Word Forms
- distributaries
Antonyms for distributary
Common opposites include tributary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include downdrainage, trickledown, divvy, downvalley, diverting, ditchy.
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