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Debouch: meaning, definitions and examples

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debouch

 

[ dɪˈboʊtʃ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement direction

To debouch means to emerge from a confined space or channel into an open area. It is often used in the context of a river or stream flowing out of a narrow valley or gorge. The term can also refer to troops or troops advancing from a narrow passage into a wider region. Debouching can signify a transition from a restricted environment to one that is more expansive and visible.

Synonyms

break out, emerge, exite

Examples of usage

  • The river debouched into the vast lake.
  • The soldiers debouched from the narrow gorge into the plains.
  • The hikers debouched from the forest to reveal a stunning vista.

Translations

Translations of the word "debouch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desembocar

🇮🇳 निकलना

🇩🇪 münden

🇮🇩 bermuara

🇺🇦 впадати

🇵🇱 wpadać

🇯🇵 流れ出る

🇫🇷 débouler

🇪🇸 desembocar

🇹🇷 açılmak

🇰🇷 흐르다

🇸🇦 يصب

🇨🇿 vyústit

🇸🇰 vypúšťať

🇨🇳 流出

🇸🇮 izlivati se

🇮🇸 renna út

🇰🇿 құю

🇬🇪 გამოსვლა

🇦🇿 axıra çatmaq

🇲🇽 desembocar

Etymology

The word 'debouch' originates from the French 'débourcher', which means 'to come out of a snout or to pour out.' This French term combines 'dé-', a prefix that means 'down from' or 'away from,' with 'bourcher,' meaning 'to pierce or to break through.' The usage of 'debouch' in the English language can be traced back to the late 18th century, where it was primarily used to describe the action of water flowing from a narrow source into a broader area. Over time, the word has been adapted in military terminology to describe troops emerging from confined spaces.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,987, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.