distributaries

[US]/dɪˈstrɪb.jʊ.tər.i/
[UK]/dɪˈstrɪb.jəˌter.i/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a stream or river that branches off from a main river; a channel that diverts water from the main flow

Phrases & Collocations

main distributary

distributary network

river distributary

distributary channel

distributary system

distributary flow

distributary basin

distributary area

distributary point

distributary river

Example Sentences

the river splits into several distributaries before reaching the delta.

distributaries can significantly affect the surrounding ecosystems.

many fish species thrive in the shallow waters of distributaries.

the study focused on the sediment transport in the distributary system.

distributaries often create rich habitats for wildlife.

during the rainy season, the distributaries overflow with water.

farmers rely on distributaries for irrigation in arid regions.

the map shows the main river and its distributaries.

pollution in the main river can spread to its distributaries.

understanding the flow of water in distributaries is crucial for flood management.

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