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continental divide

/ˌkɒntɪˈnentl dɪˈvaɪd/

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/ˌkɒntɪˈnentl dɪˈvaɪd/C1formalamericanscientific
  • ruГеографический термин, обозначающий естественную границу или хребет, разделяющий речные системы, впадающие в разные океаны, наиболее известный как Континентальный водораздел Америки вдоль Скалистых гор.

A geographical term referring to a natural boundary or ridge that separates river systems flowing into different oceans, most notably the Continental Divide of the Americas along the Rocky Mountains.

  1. Geographic watershedB2formal

    A major drainage divide that separates the river systems flowing into different oceans or seas.

    ruГеографический водораздел

    • The Rocky Mountains form the Continental Divide in North America.
    • Water on the western side of the divide flows to the Pacific Ocean.
    • Hikers often cross the Continental Divide on long-distance trails.
  2. Figurative separationC1informal

    A significant point of division or difference between two groups, ideas, or regions.

    ruРазделительная линия

    • The debate created a continental divide between the two political parties.
    • There is a cultural continental divide between the east and west coasts.
    • The issue became a continental divide in public opinion.