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debouched

 

[dɪˈbɔʊtʃt ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

movement or exit

The term 'debouched' refers to the action of emerging or flowing out from an enclosed space, most commonly used in a geographical or metaphorical context. It is derived from military terminology, indicating the act of troops coming out from a narrow passage or a concealed position to engage more freely in an open area. This word signifies a transition from confinement to openness, allowing for more options and strategies. It is often used in relation to rivers or roadways that flow into a larger body or open area.

Synonyms

came out, emerge, exited, flow out.

Examples of usage

  • The river debouched into the wide valley.
  • Troops debouched from the forest into the open field.
  • The pathway debouched at the main square.
  • The stream debouched into the lake.
  • After hours of hiking, we debouched onto the cliff's edge.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the French word 'déboucher', meaning to come out or to uncap.
  • It combines the prefix 'de-' (meaning 'from' or 'down') with 'bouche', which means 'mouth' in French.

Geography

  • In geography, the term describes rivers flowing from a narrow valley into a wider body of water.
  • It’s often used to indicate the point where a river exits into a lake or ocean, enriching the ecosystem.

Military

  • Historically, military tactics described the movement of troops 'debouching' from narrow passes into open fields.
  • This term can signal a strategic advantage or potential risk when forces emerge into wider areas.

Literature

  • Writers often describe scenes of nature where streams debouch into vast plains, providing vivid imagery of expansion.
  • The transition from confinement to openness can symbolize liberation in various literary contexts.

Botany

  • In botany, it refers to the way roots or plants might emerge from a constrained space into a broader environment.
  • This can relate to how flora thrive when they debouch into sunlight and nourishment.

Translations

Translations of the word "debouched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desembocado

🇮🇳 बाहर आना

🇩🇪 ausströmen

🇮🇩 keluar

🇺🇦 вийшов

🇵🇱 wyjść

🇯🇵 出る

🇫🇷 déversé

🇪🇸 salir

🇹🇷 dışarı çıkmak

🇰🇷 나오다

🇸🇦 خرج

🇨🇿 vytéct

🇸🇰 vytiec

🇨🇳 溢出

🇸🇮 izliti

🇮🇸 straumurinn

🇰🇿 шығу

🇬🇪 გამოსვლა

🇦🇿 çıxmaq

🇲🇽 salir

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,080, 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.