(ËdÉl tÉÉªd) n. 1. a large, triangular muscle covering the joint of the shoulder, the action of which raises the arm away from the side of the body. adj. 2. pertaining to or involving the deltoid. 3. in the shape of a Greek capital delta (Î´); triangular.
The Morongo Basin is located centrally in the southern portion of the state of California in the United States. The Morongo basin is part of the Inland Empire area, and is considered to be the easternmost portion of the Greater Los Angeles region, the 2nd largest metropolitan region in the United States. Joshua Tree National Park lies within the basin.
1. river basin-the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; flood control in the Missouri basin.catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin, watershed, basin.detention basin-a storage site (such as a small reservoir) that delays the flow of water downstream. retention basin-a storage site similar to a detention basin but the water in storage is permanently obstructed from flowing downstream.atchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin, watershed, basin. detention basin-a storage site (such as a small reservoir) that delays the flow of water downstream. retention basin-a storage site similar to a detention basin but the water in storage is permanently obstructed from flowing downstream.