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PRONUNCIATION OF DISTRIBUTARY

distributary  [dɪˈstrɪbjʊtərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DISTRIBUTARY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Distributary is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DISTRIBUTARY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

distributary

Distributary

A distributary, or a distributary channel, is a stream that branches off and flows away from a main stream channel. They are a common feature of river deltas. The phenomenon is known as river bifurcation. The opposite of a distributary is a tributary. Distributaries usually occur as a stream nears a lake or the ocean, but they can occur inland as well, such as on alluvial fans or when a tributary stream bifurcates as it nears its confluence with a larger stream. In some cases, a minor distributary can "steal" so much water from the main channel that it can become the main route.

Definition of distributary in the English dictionary

The definition of distributary in the dictionary is one of several outlet streams draining a river, esp on a delta.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DISTRIBUTARY


circumlocutory
ˌsɜ:kəmˈlɒkjʊtərɪ
contributory
kənˈtrɪbjʊtərɪ
coterie
ˈkəʊtərɪ
executary
ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtərɪ
executory
ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtərɪ
insalutary
ɪnˈsæljʊtərɪ
interlocutory
ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtərɪ
locomotory
ˌləʊkəˈməʊtərɪ
locutory
ˈlɒkjʊtərɪ
motory
ˈməʊtərɪ
noncontributory
ˌnɒnkənˈtrɪbjʊtərɪ
notary
ˈnəʊtərɪ
otary
ˈəʊtərɪ
prothonotary
ˌprəʊθəˈnəʊtərɪ
retributory
rɪˈtrɪbjʊtərɪ
rotary
ˈrəʊtərɪ
salutary
ˈsæljʊtərɪ
statutory
ˈstætjʊtərɪ
tributary
ˈtrɪbjʊtərɪ
votary
ˈvəʊtərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DISTRIBUTARY

distributable
distributaries
distribute
distributed
distributed array processor
distributed logic
distributed practice
distributed system
distributed systems
distributed term
distributee
distributer
distribution
distribution channel
distribution cost
distribution function
distributional
distributive
distributive bargaining
distributive law

WORDS THAT END LIKE DISTRIBUTARY

commentary
complementary
complimentary
contributary
dietary
documentary
elementary
hereditary
military
momentary
monetary
parliamentary
planetary
proprietary
sanitary
secretary
solitary
supplementary
the military
voluntary

Synonyms and antonyms of distributary in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «distributary» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DISTRIBUTARY

Find out the translation of distributary to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of distributary from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «distributary» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

分流
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

distributario
570 millions of speakers

English

distributary
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शाखा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

distributary
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

распределителе
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

distributário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শাখানদী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

distributary
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengedar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

distributary
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

分流
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지류
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Distributor
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phân phối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரிவுகளாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वितरक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Distribütörlük
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

distributary
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

distributary
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розподільнику
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

distributary
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

distributary
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vertakking
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flodarm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

distributary
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of distributary

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DISTRIBUTARY»

The term «distributary» is regularly used and occupies the 74.004 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DISTRIBUTARY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about distributary

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DISTRIBUTARY»

Discover the use of distributary in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to distributary and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Multiple uses of irrigation water in the Hakra 6-R, ...
However, important to note is that the distributary under consideration operates in rotation with other distributaries on the Hakra Branch Canal.1 Very well possible is that the distributary may draw more than the allocated water for one week, ...
Jehangir, W. A., Mudasser, M., Mahmood-ul-Hassan, Ali, A.
2
Tubewells in Pakistan, Distributary Canal Commands: Lagar ...
Figures. and. Tables. Figure 1 . Figure 2 , Figure 3 . Figure 4 . Figure 5 . Figure 6 . Figure 7 . Figure 8. Figure 9 . Figure 10 Tubewells by ownership type: Lagar Distributary. Private tubewells by power source: Lagar Distributary. Private tubewell ...
Edward J. Vander Velde, Robert L. Johnson, 1992
3
Preliminary Business Plan for Bareji Distributary
1.3 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DISTRIBUTARY The Bareji Distributary off-takes from the middle reach of the Main Canal through a head regulator consisting of three gates. The length of this distributary is 12 (RD 39.31) with a design ...
Khanzada, M. N., Khatri, M., Haider, S. D.
4
Sediment Behavior of Sangro Distributary, Mirpurkhas ...
The physical condition of the distributary itself is in bad shape due to poor maintenance over longer periods of time, especially in the head reach. The embankments have vanished in most of the head reach, where, even free board has been ...
Belaud, G., Khan, A. H., Nabi, G.
5
Water Distribution at the Secondary Level in the Chishtian ...
134 Outlet data of 3-L Distributary. 134 Outlet data of Mohar Distributary 134 Outlet data of Daulat Distributary 135 Outlet data of Phogan Distributary 137 Outlet data of 4-L Distributary 138 Outlet data of Khemgarh Distributary 1 38 Outlet data ...
Tareen, M. A. H., Mahmood, K., Iqbal, A., Khan, M. A., Kuper, M.
6
Water measurement training for subsystem management of Hakra ...
MAIN FEATURES OF THE FLOW CONTROL STRUCTURES FOR THE FIVE SUB -SYSTEMS 6.1. INTAKE STRUCTURES 6.1.1. The Head Regulator of the Hakra 4-R Distributary This head regulator is one of the seven control structures of the ...
Waheed-Uz-Zaman, Iqbal, A., Hamid, A., Skogerboe, G. V.
7
Advancements in IIMI's Research, 1992: A Selection of Papers ...
It is interesting to note that the discharge at the head of the CRBC has also increased at the beginning of the kharif season but only one month later than the increase recorded at distributary level. The comparison of the ratio of the daily ...
‎1992
8
Maintenance plans for irrigation facilities of pilot ...
The head regulator for the Heran Distributary is located on Nara canal at RD 129. ... The WUF of the Heran Distributary pointed out in a FICC meeting that the main gate of the distributary had been out of order for a long time and they ...
Ansari, A. M., Sial, N. H., Ursani, A. J., Shabir, G., Laghari, M. G., Khayal, M. N., Lashari, B., Bhatti, M. A., Skogerboe, G. V.
9
An Evaluation of Outlet Calibration Methods: A Contribution ...
A Contribution to the Study on Collective Action for Water Management Below the Outlet, Hakra 6-R Distributary Arjen During. the original design formula and the calculated c- values do not exceed 5% for any of the outlets studied. On the ...
Arjen During, 1997
10
Pre-takeover comparative performance of water users ...
In the first instance, it: • describes the location of the pilot site; • provides information about the physical features of the distributary; • discusses the slopes in the pilot site; • covers the extent of precipitation and the detail of available data at site; ...
Waheed-uz-Zaman, Hamid, A.

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DISTRIBUTARY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term distributary is used in the context of the following news items.
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LHC passed the stay order on a petition, challenging construction of …
Through the notification, the area bounded by GT Road, BRB Canal, Hudiara Drain, Bedian Road, Khaira Distributary, Burki Road and ... «DAWN.com, Jul 15»
2
TIRICHY: THE LAND OF TRADITION
The southern distributary of the river retains the name Cavery, while the northern branch is called Coleroon. The abode of the Supreme Lord, ... «The Indian Panorama, Jul 15»
3
26 canals unattended as staff goes on strike
... a junior engineer when they were carving out some new water outlets approved by the department, on the Bandiwala distributary on May 30. «Chandigarh Tribune, Jun 15»
4
Thotapalli Reservoir Becomes a Reality after 12 Long Years
“Pending minor works relating to the 29 distributary canals, four branch canals and two NH crossing works will be completed by July 2. «The New Indian Express, Jun 15»
5
Breach in Sirhind canal; water enters fields, houses
In November 2007, breaches were registered on November 1 when a distributary of the Sirhind canal near Bhai Mati Das Nagar had overflown ... «Chandigarh Tribune, Jun 15»
6
Spring cleaning
“It winds up in a ditch or creek or stream and then a larger distributary and it ends up in the river. As the water level goes up as it did, it pushes ... «Central Kentucky News, Jun 15»
7
Farmers demand expansion of irrigation network in NRBC
“If our demand continues to be ignored, we will have to mobilise farmers from all the 107 villages that would be benefited by the 5A Distributary ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
8
Farmers seek expansion of irrigation network
... irrigate 61.747 hectares and another 3.05 tmcft for the under-construction stretch of NRBC 9A distributary which is expected to irrigate 15,250 ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
9
Army yet to defuse over 4 dozen bombs
Recently also, panic had gripped the Murabba area at Tanot distributary in Ramgarh canal vicinity after a live bomb was found there. «Times of India, Jun 15»
10
Release of Water into Sason Canal Postponed
Reports said Sason canal system irrigates 21,468 hectares (ha) of land while Sambalpur Distributary irrigates 4,099 ha during Kharif season. «The New Indian Express, Jun 15»

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