beaverkill

/ˈbɛvərkɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a stream or river with beaver activity, typically characterized by a slow-moving body of water with a flat, marshy bottom and a profusion of aquatic vegetation

“The hikers stumbled upon an old beaverkill, its tranquil waters reflecting the vibrant hues of the surrounding foliage.”

Synonyms

  • beaver dam
  • beaver lodge

Antonyms

  • dry riverbed
  • waterless stream