WATERSHED Wa"ter*shed`, n. Etym: [Cf. G. wasserscheide; wasser water + scheide a place where two things separate, fr. scheiden to separate.]
1. The whole region or extent of country which contributes to the supply of a river or lake.
2. The line of division between two adjacent rivers or lakes with respect to the flow of water by natural channels into them; the natural boundary of a basin.
WATER SHIELD
Wa"ter shield`. (Bot.)
Defn: An aquatic American plant (Brasenia peltata) having floating oval leaves, and the covered with a clear jelly.
WATERSHOOT
Wa"ter*shoot`, n.
1. A sprig or shoot from the root or stock of a tree. [Obs.]
2. (Arch.)
Defn: That which serves to guard from falling water; a drip or dripstone.
3. A trough for discharging water.