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in·let
I. \ˈinˌle]t, -_lə̇], usu ]d.+V\ noun
(-s)
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: in (IV) + let, n. (after let in, v.)
1. : the act or an instance of letting in
2.
a.
(1) : a bay or recess in the shore of a sea, lake, or river
(2) : a waterway into a sea, lake, or river : creek
(3) : a narrow strip of water running into the land or between islands; specifically : a passage through a barrier island or barrier reef leading to a bay or lagoon
< Barnegat Inlet >
b. : a place of entrance : an opening by which entrance is made : orifice
< oil inlets >
< air inlet >
< inlet and outlet valves >
3. : something that is let in or inlaid : an inserted material
4. : the upper opening of the cavity of the true pelvis bounded by the brim
II. \ˈinˌlet, usu -ed.+V\ transitive verb
(inlet ; inlet ; inletting ; inlets)
Etymology: in (II) + let (v.)
: to let in : insert, inlay
< inlet the trigger mechanism down into the stock — American Rifleman > |