What is another word for sending river?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛndɪŋ ɹˈɪvə] (IPA) 
A "sending river" is a term used to describe a river that flows into another body of water. Synonyms for this term include tributary, feeder, contributory, inflowing, and confluences. A tributary refers to a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger main river or other body of water. A feeder can mean a stream or river that adds water to a reservoir or canal. A contributory is a river or stream that contributes to the flow of another larger body of water. Inflowing refers to the process of a river or stream flowing into a larger body of water, such as a lake or ocean. Confluences refer to the point where two rivers come together to form a larger river.
