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tributary

1 of 2noun
/ˈtrɪbjəˌtɛri/
Forms:tributaries
1

a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water

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  • The Missouri River is a major waterway, with numerous tributaries joining its flow.
  • The Volga River, Europe's longest river, is sustained by tributaries like the Kama and the Oka, forming an extensive network throughout Russia.
  • Fed by tributaries like the Hudson, Mohawk, and Delaware Rivers, the Atlantic Ocean receives freshwater runoff from the eastern United States.
  • A complex network of tributaries, such as the Thames, Severn, and Trent Rivers, interconnect to form the extensive river system in the United Kingdom.
  • Navigating through the heart of Europe, the Danube River gains strength as it absorbs tributaries like the Inn and Drava Rivers.
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