abouchement

/abˈuʃmɑ̃/ (ab-OOSH-mahn)

Definitions

1. noun

A geological term for the process or feature of a river overflowing its banks and emptying into another water body, often creating a new channel or altering the course of the river.

“The recent abouchement of the nearby river has led to significant changes in the surrounding landscape.”

Synonyms

  • overflow
  • flood
  • inundation

Antonyms

  • meandering
  • straightening