outfall

/ˈaʊtfɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

The point at which a river or stream empties into another watercourse, the sea, or a body of water.

“The outfall of the river was affected by the construction of the new dam.”

2. noun

A pipe, sewer, or other passage through which sewage or waste is carried away from a building or town.

“The outfall pipe from the apartment building was clogged with debris.”

3. verb

To flow out or away from a place, especially a river or stream.

“The river outfalls into the ocean after traveling for miles.”

Synonyms

  • discharge
  • emissary
  • outlet

Antonyms

  • inflow
  • inlet