River vs. Outlet

River vs. Outlet — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between River and Outlet

Rivernoun

A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, ending at an ocean or in an inland sea.

Occasionally rivers overflow their banks and cause floods.

Outletnoun

A vent or similar passage to allow the escape of something.

Rivernoun

Any large flow of a liquid in a single body.

a river of blood

Outletnoun

Something which allows for the release of one's desires.

Rivernoun

(poker) The last card dealt in a hand.

Outletnoun

A river that runs out of a lake.

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Rivernoun

(typography) A visually undesirable effect of white space running down a page, caused by spaces between words on consecutive lines happening to coincide.

Outletnoun

A shop that sells the products of a particular manufacturer or supplier.

Rivernoun

One who rives or splits.

Outletnoun

A wall-mounted device such as a socket or receptacle connected to an electrical system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment or appliances.

Riververb

(poker) To improve one’s hand to beat another player on the final card in a poker game.

Johnny rivered me by drawing that ace of spades.

Outletnoun

a place of business for retailing goods

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Rivernoun

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek);

the river was navigable for 50 miles

Outletnoun

receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices

Outletnoun

an opening that permits escape or release;

he blocked the way outthe canyon had only one issue

Outletnoun

activity that releases or expresses creative energy or emotion;

she had no other outlet for her feelingshe gave vent to his anger