Definition of debouch Debouch

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We found 9 definitions of debouch from 6 different sources.

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What does debouch mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

debouches, debouching, debouched  

debouch - pass out or emerge; especially of rivers; "The tributary debouched into the big river"
  egress, come forth, go forth, emerge, issue, come out happen or occur as a result of something
debouch - march out (as from a defile) into open ground; "The regiments debouched from the valley"
  march out
  march, process walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride; "He marched into the classroom and announced the exam"; "The soldiers marched across the border"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • debouch (Noun)
    A narrow outlet from which a body of water pours.
  • debouch (Noun)
    A fortress at the end of a defile.
  • debouch (Verb)
    To pour forth from a narrow opening. To emerge from a narrow place like a defile into open country or a wider space.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • debouch (v. i.)
    To march out from a wood, defile, or other confined spot, into open ground; to issue.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • debouch
    de-bōōsh′, v.i. to march out from a narrow pass or confined place.—ns. Debouch′ment, the act of debouching; Debouchure′, the mouth of a river or strait. [Fr. déboucherde, from, bouche, the mouth—L. bucca, the cheek.]

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • debouch
    A military term, signifying to march out from a wood, defile, or other confined place into open ground; also an outlet or available issue by which an army can march out.

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  • debouch, verb, present, 1st person singular of debouch (infinitive).
  • debouch, verb (infinitive).
  • debouch, noun, singular of debouches.

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