Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debouch
verb
/dɪˈbɑʊtʃ/
Definition
To emerge from a narrow or confined space into a broader area.
Examples
- The river debouched into the expansive lake.
- After navigating through the cave, they finally debouched into the open valley.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe the movement of rivers, streams, or even groups of people when they leave a narrow passage and enter a wider space.
Synonyms
- emerge
- flow out
- issue
