streambed
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of streambed
Example Sentences
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But just a third of a mile farther upstream, the fish will slam into a pile of boulders and junk metal, before confronting two concrete pipes perched 5 feet above the streambed.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024
Large quantities of glacial meltwater churn up rocks and sediment, allowing very little light to reach the streambed, while freezing temperatures and snow in other seasons provide little opportunity for a rich microbiome to develop.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2024
She questioned the homes’ construction, given their location near a streambed and known geologic weakness in the area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2023
Standing at the border post between Botswana and Namibia, next to the looping streambed of the Okavango River, Max Muyemburuko waved goodbye.
From National Geographic ● Jun. 27, 2023
Joe said the curves were “meanders,” and he showed her rocks in the streambed that were full of ancient shells.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
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