main tributary

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Refers to the primary or most significant tributary of a river.

tributaryADJECTIVE + tributary

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main

Examples (10)

  • The Madeira River is considered the main tributary of the Amazon.
  • Understanding the flow of the main tributary is vital for river management.
  • During the dry season, the main tributary often reduces significantly in volume.
  • The explorers followed the main tributary deep into the uncharted territory.
  • Pollution entering the main tributary can severely impact the entire river ecosystem.
  • This particular stream is the main tributary that feeds the larger river downstream.
  • Historically, many settlements were established near the main tributary for access to water.
  • The longest main tributary of the Mississippi is the Missouri River.
  • Scientists are studying how climate change affects the water levels of the main tributary.
  • The regional map clearly indicates the location of the river's main tributary.