Debouch (Verb)
Meaning 1
Pass out or emerge; especially of rivers; "The tributary debouched into the big river".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The mountain stream debouched into the valley below, its crystal clear waters glistening in the sunlight.
- The small river debouched from the dense forest and flowed rapidly into the vast expanse of the ocean.
- A small creek debouched from the foothills of the mountain and merged with the main river.
- As the glacier melted, a new river debouched from its base and started flowing down the valley.
- After traversing the dense jungle, the river debouched into a massive waterfall that cascaded down a rocky cliff.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
March out (as from a defile) into open ground; "The regiments debouched from the valley".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The regiment debouched from the forest and began to form their battle lines on the open plain.
- As the rebel forces emerged from the mountain pass, they debouched onto the fertile valley below.
- After trekking through the narrow gorge for hours, the group debouched into a lush green meadow teeming with wildflowers.
- The enemy army debouched from the cover of the forest, moving stealthily across the open fields under the light of the full moon.
- The cavalry charge debouched from the canyons and plunged into the chaos of the main battlefield, catching the enemy off guard.