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- [dih-boosh, -bouch]
- /dɪˈbuʃ, -ˈbaʊtʃ/
- /dɪ.ˈbaʊtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-boosh, -bouch]
- /dɪˈbuʃ, -ˈbaʊtʃ/
Definitions of debouch word
- verb debouch (esp of troops) to move into a more open space, as from a narrow or concealed place 3
- verb debouch (of a river, glacier, etc) to flow from a valley into a larger area or body 3
- noun debouch an outlet or passage, as for the exit of troops 3
- intransitive verb debouch to come forth from a narrow or shut-in place into open country 3
- intransitive verb debouch to come forth; emerge 3
- noun debouch a débouché 3
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Origin of debouch
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < French déboucher, equivalent to dé- dis-1 + -boucher, verbal derivative of bouche mouth < Latin bucca cheek, jaw
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Parts of speech for Debouch
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
debouch popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
debouch usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for debouch
verb debouch
- pound — Archaic. to shut up in or as in a pound; impound; imprison.
- patrol — (of a police officer, soldier, etc.) to pass along a road, beat, etc., or around or through a specified area in order to maintain order and security.
- parade — a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary, person, event, etc.
- move — to pass from one place or position to another.
- file — a powder made from the ground leaves of the sassafras tree, used as a thickener and to impart a pungent taste to soups, gumbos, and other dishes.
Antonyms for debouch
verb debouch
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- wait — to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, or until): to wait for the bus to arrive.
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- retrogress — to go backward into an earlier and usually worse condition: to retrogress to infantilism.
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