Associations to the word «Outfall»

Wiktionary

OUTFALL, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) To burst forth, as upon an enemy; make a sally.
OUTFALL, noun. (obsolete) A sudden eruption of troops from a fortified place; sally.
OUTFALL, noun. (dialectal) A quarrel; a falling out.
OUTFALL, noun. The point or place of discharge of a river, drain, culvert, sewer, etc.; mouth; embouchure.

Dictionary definition

OUTFALL, noun. The outlet of a river or drain or other source of water.

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