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outfall

/ˈaʊtfɔːl/

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verb

To burst forth, as upon an enemy; make a sally.

Examples :

"The children, tired of waiting inside, suddenly outfell onto the playground when the bell rang, scattering in every direction. "

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noun

A sudden eruption of troops from a fortified place; sally.

Examples :

"The defenders, expecting a siege, were surprised by the sudden outfall of soldiers from the castle gates, catching them off guard. "

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noun

A quarrel; a falling out.

Examples :

"The siblings' frequent outfall over whose turn it was to do chores made family dinners unpleasant. "

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noun

The point or place of discharge of a river, drain, culvert, sewer, etc.; mouth; embouchure.

Examples :

"The city regularly tests the water quality at the outfall of the sewage pipe into the river. "

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