knickpoint
esp US nickpoint
/ (ˈnɪkˌpɔɪnt) /
noun
a break in the slope of a river profile caused by renewed erosion by a rejuvenated river
Word Origin for knickpoint
C20: partial translation of German
Knickpunkt, from
knicken to bend +
Punkt
point
Words nearby knickpoint
knickerbocker glory,
knickerbockers,
knickered,
knickers,
knickknack,
knickpoint,
knies,
kniest syndrome,
knife,
knife box,
knife edge