Debouchure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈbuːʃə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Debouchure is a noun meaning The outward opening of a river, creek, valley, or strait.
Meaning
The outward opening of a river, creek, valley, or strait.
Example Sentences
The bluffs of the Missouri are often clothed with vegetation as far as the debouchure of the Platte River.
Garay's project met with approval. It included an extensive system of navigable canals and irrigating ditches, all discharging into main arteries connected with the last collector, the grand canal, which was to have its debouchure at the Ametlac tunnel.
Word Forms
- debouchures
Synonyms for debouchure
Depending on context, synonyms include debouchment, mouth.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include debouchement, debouchment, delta, outdraft, downtake, dale.
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