retention basin (n)

n08519444

type n
lex_filenum 15
def a storage site similar to a detention basin but the water in storage is permanently obstructed from flowing downstream
Outgoing links
Hypernym river basin, basin, watershed, drainage basin, catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area
Incoming links
Hyponym river basin, basin, watershed, drainage basin, catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area

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