cutbank

English

noun
Definitions
  • (North America) The outer edge of the bend in a stream or river, where the water cuts into the bank leaving the opposite side flat.

Etymology

Compound from English cut + English bank (an incline hill).

Origin

English

bank

Gloss

an incline hill

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