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Debouched: meaning, definitions and examples

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debouched

 

[ dɪˈbɔʊtʃt ]

Verb
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.

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

Etymology

The word 'debouch' originates from the French term 'déboucher', which means to 'unbottle' or 'unstop'. It combines the prefix 'dé-' indicating removal or separation, and 'boucher', which means stopper or cork. The term made its way into English usage in the early 19th century, primarily in military contexts, illustrating the transition of troops from a confined area into open terrain. Over time, its usage expanded to include various situations involving movement or transition, especially in natural settings like rivers or pathways, where the term aptly describes the act of flowing or emerging into a larger expanse.

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.