catchment

Noun

The action of collecting water, especially the collection of rainfall over a natural drainage area.

ریشه

Derived from the verb 'catch' with the noun suffix '-ment'.

مثال

• The catchment of rainwater is crucial in arid regions.
• The river's catchment area spans several counties.
• The dam provides a large catchment for the city's water supply.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Catchment area Catchment system Catchment basin