débouché

[ dey-boo-shey ]

noun

1. Fortification. a passage or opening through which troops may debouch.
2. an outlet; an exit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of débouché¹

1750–60; < French, noun use of past participle of déboucher to debouch

Example Sentences

McFarland Gap, the only débouché, was supposed to be occupied by the cavalry.

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