avulsive cutoff

noun

The event or process by which an avulsion of a river changes land access and, in some jurisdictions and situations, land ownership.

Meanings

nounavulsive cutoff (plural avulsive cutoffs)

plural avulsive cutoffs

  1. The event or process by which an avulsion of a river changes land access and, in some jurisdictions and situations, land ownership.
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