distributary

Meaning

Adj

That distributes.

Noun

A stream of water (either natural or artificial) that branches off and flows away from a main stream channel.

Opposite of

tributary

Synonyms

branch

arm

armlet

bridging

bypass

by-passing

confluent

contributory

feeder

shunt

tap

tributary

tributary stream

branch off

onflow

side stream

split-flow

sublateral canal

shunt current

braided stream

tributary waterway

tributary flow

tributary drain

affluent

tributary course

Translations

défluent

épaule

vertakking

defluente

distributário

brazo de mar

Mündungsarm

distributario

Etymology

From distribute + -ary.