noun
- Plural of anabranch; branches of a river that leave the main stream and rejoin it downstream, forming an island.
Usage: Chiefly used in geography and hydrology; Common in Australian geography
Examples
- The river splits into several anabranches as it flows through the delta.
- Anabranches are common features in braided river systems.
- The anabranches of the Murray River create fertile islands in Australia.
- During flood season, water flows through multiple anabranches simultaneously.
- Geologists study anabranches to understand river dynamics and sediment transport.