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Debouching: meaning, definitions and examples

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debouching

 

[ dษชหˆbaสŠtสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

geographical movement

Debouching refers to the action of moving out or discharging, specifically when a stream or river flows out into a larger body of water or open area. This term is often used in geographical and hydrological contexts, describing how water exits a confined space and spreads out. It can also refer to the movement of troops or individuals emerging from a narrow way into a broader area, highlighting the transition from confinement to openness.

Synonyms

discharge, emerge, flow out

Examples of usage

  • The river debouched into the vast ocean.
  • The troops debouched from the valley, ready to face the enemy.
  • The stream debouches into the lake, increasing its water level.

Translations

Translations of the word "debouching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desembocadura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเค•เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mรผndung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ muara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฟะฐะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ujล›cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฒณๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท embouchure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desembocadura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบstรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบstie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒณๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ustje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mynni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desembocadura

Etymology

The word 'debouching' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the French term 'dรฉboucher.' The French term is composed of the prefix 'dรฉ-' meaning 'un-' or 'away from,' and 'boucher,' which translates to 'to block' or 'to stop.' Hence, 'deboucher' literally means to unblock or to open a passage. Over time, the term evolved in English to specifically describe the act of flowing out, especially in a natural context such as rivers and streams. The use of this term has been primarily within geographical and military references, illustrating the transition from confinement in narrow spaces to the liberty of broader expanses. As languages often borrow and adapt from one another, the transition of 'debouching' into English reflects both the lexical adoption of French terminology and the rich interplay between different languages in the context of science and geography.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,319, 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.