Tombigbee
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Definition
Proper noun A river in the southeastern United States. The Tombigbee River originates in northeastern Mississippi and flows generally southward through western Alabama. It joins the Alabama River near the town of Calvert, Alabama, to form the Mobile River, which then flows into Mobile Bay.
Usage
The word "Tombigbee" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to name this specific river. It is typically preceded by "the" and followed by "River." * The Tombigbee River is a major tributary of the Mobile River system. * Barges transport goods along the Tombigbee. * The city of Columbus, Mississippi, is located on the Tombigbee.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The name "Tombigbee" is derived from the name of a Choctaw village, , meaning "box maker" or "coffin maker," which was located near the river. The river was a significant transportation route for Native American tribes and later for European settlers.
- Geographical System: The Tombigbee River is a key component of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (often called the "Tenn-Tom"), a man-made canal linking the Tennessee River to the Tombigbee River, creating a navigable route to the Gulf of Mexico.
Variants and Related Words
- Tombigbee River: The full and most common form of the name.
- Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway: The major artificial waterway connecting the two river systems.
Synonyms
There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun. It can be described generally as a waterway or a river.
Related Phrases and Terms
- Mobile River Basin: The larger drainage basin of which the Tombigbee is a part.
- Tombigbee National Forest: A national forest located in Mississippi, named for the river.
Noun
- a river that rises in northeastern Mississippi and flows southward through western Alabama to join the Alabama River and form the Mobile River