streambed

English

Etymology

stream +‎ bed

Noun

streambed (plural streambeds)

  1. A channel through which a stream flows or used to flow.
    • 2007 November 7, Felicity Barringer, “Private Efforts to Preserve the Coast”, in New York Times‎:
      The easement restricts construction and will keep cattle mostly away from sensitive streambeds.

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