Physical Geography. Chiefly of drainage patterns, streams, etc.: formed by or resulting from processes operating locally. Also: designating such…

Physical Geography. = superimposed, adj. 1b.

Physical Geography. Of a drainage pattern: resembling the pattern of a vine growing on a trellis, with tributaries flowing in a direction…

Physical Geography and Geology. Designating a stream, river, or drainage system that has persisted in the same course despite changes in topography.

Physical Geography. Designating or characterizing a pattern of drainage in which streams flow outwards from a central dome or other elevated region.

Resembling a feather; having lateral parts or branches on each side of a common axis, like the vanes of… Physical Geography. Of a drainage pattern…