creek bed
A 'creek bed' is a natural feature found in landscapes where streams or creeks are present or have been present.
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Definition
B2Physical Geography
(general)The ground or channel through which a stream or creek flows or has flowed.
Example
- During the dry season, the creek bed was completely exposed.
- We found interesting rocks and shells in the creek bed.
C1Hydrology
(technical)The depression or channel in the ground that contains the flow of a creek, including its sediment and other materials.
Example
- The hydrologist studied the sediment layers in the creek bed to understand the area's flood history.
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