catch basin

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    A naturally-occurring or man-made reservoir that collects surface water. Catch basins vary in size and shape, depending on the terrain and how they are positioned within it.

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    "Catch basin at the Los Reales Landfill near Pima, Arizona, February 14, 2013" by Gene Spesard is licensed under CC BY.

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    Merriam-Webster Online
         2015   Catch Basin. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20basin, accessed
             March 31, 2015.