watercourse

UK/'wɔːtəkɔːs/US/'wɒtәkɒ:s/

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Definitions

A natural or artificial channel along which water flows

水道，河道

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

waterliquid, aqueous substance

courserun, flow; chariot, wheeled cart; carry

=watercourse

water + course (a 'run,' from cursus) = the path along which water runs. course here keeps its original 'running track' sense — the channel water runs through. course is the cursus variant of car.

Root car still carries 96 more words

Common Collocations

1.natural watercourse天然水道
2.artificial watercourse人工水道

Example Sentences

1.
The farm is bordered by a natural watercourse.
2.
Engineers diverted the watercourse to prevent flooding.

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