debouch

English

/dɪˈbuːʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • (geography) A narrow outlet from which a body of water pours.
  • (military) A fortress at the end of a defile.

Etymology

Derived from French déboucher (unplug).

Origin

French

déboucher

Gloss

unplug

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