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streambed
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stream·bed
/
ˈstrimˌbɛd
/
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[
streem
-bed
]
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noun
the channel in
which
a
stream
flows or formerly flowed.
Origin:
1855–60;
stream
+
bed
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streambed
noun
a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a stream
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But they were found in the
streambed
, not by digging.
On benches above the
streambed
, yellow and pink blooms of prickly pear cactus
herald the spring.
The bottom of the pole rests on the
streambed
, and markings along its length
reveal the water's depth.
If there were any hands raised, teach them that stream flow is entirely
dependent upon the gradient of the
streambed
.
The bottom of the new culverts are five feet below the natural level of the
streambed
.
Cross the
streambed
and climb the switchbacks on the eucalyptus-covered ridge.
The fossil was found during road construction that revealed an ancient
streambed
.
Total chromium in
streambed
sediments and total recoverable sodium in water were highly correlated with the fish community.
After about an hour and a half of walking, the
streambed
suddenly disappeared.
Some insecticides have persisted in
streambed
sediment and fish tissue, although their use has been banned or restricted.
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