Wabash River
Definition
Proper noun: - A major tributary of the Ohio River: The Wabash River is a significant river in the United States. It originates in western Ohio and flows in a generally southwestward direction across the state of Indiana before joining the Ohio River.
Usage
The term "Wabash River" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic feature. It is typically used in geographical, historical, and environmental contexts. - The Wabash River forms part of the border between Indiana and Illinois. - Early settlers used the Wabash River for transportation and trade.
Advanced Usage
- "The Wabash": In informal or regional contexts, the river is often referred to simply as "the Wabash."
- We went fishing on the Wabash last weekend.
Variants and Related Words
- Wabash: The shorter form used to refer to the river, the surrounding valley, or regions named after it (e.g., Wabash College, Wabash Valley).
- Tributary: A river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake. The Wabash River is a tributary of the Ohio River.
Synonyms
- Watercourse: A general term for a natural channel for water, such as a river or stream.
- River: A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
Noun
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a tributary of the Ohio River that rises in western Ohio and flows southwestward across Indiana
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