inlet
noun /ˈɪnlet/
/ˈɪnlet/
- a narrow area of water that stretches into the land from the sea or a lake, or between islands
- a narrow/sheltered/shallow inlet
WordfinderTopics Geographyc2- beach
- cliff
- coast
- dune
- headland
- inlet
- promontory
- sea
- shore
- tide
- (specialist) an opening through which liquid, air or gas can enter a machine
- a fuel inlet
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting admission): from in + the verb let.