Outfall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaʊtˌfɔl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Outfall is a verb meaning (transitive, obsolete) To burst forth, as upon an enemy; make a sally.
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To burst forth, as upon an enemy; make a sally.
More Meanings
- The point or place of discharge of a river, drain, culvert, sewer, etc.; mouth; embouchure.
- (obsolete) A sudden eruption of troops from a fortified place; sally.
- (dialectal) A quarrel; a falling out.
Example Sentences
The rules focus primarily on two crucial operating features: seawater intakes and outfalls.
West of Keswick a short descent at 1 in 122 brings the train down to the low-lying and marshy ground between Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lake and to the crossing of the Derwent - the outfall from Derwentwater, [...].
Word Forms
- outfalls
- outfalling
- outfell
- outfallen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exhaust, clearance, outlet, escape, outflow, effluent.
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