Definitions for INLETˈɪn lɛt, -lɪt; ˈɪnˌlɛt, ɪnˈlɛt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
in•letˈɪn lɛt, -lɪt; ˈɪnˌlɛt, ɪnˈlɛt(n.; v.)-let, -let•ting.
(n.)an indentation of a shoreline, usu. long and narrow; small bay or arm.
Category: Geography (terms)
a narrow passage between islands.
Category: Geography (terms)
an entrance.
something put in or inserted.
(v.t.)to put in; insert.
Origin of inlet:
1560–70; in+let1
Princeton's WordNet
inlet, recess(noun)
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
intake, inlet(noun)
an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container
Webster Dictionary
Inlet(noun)
a passage by which an inclosed place may be entered; a place of ingress; entrance
Inlet(noun)
a bay or recess,as in the shore of a sea, lake, or large river; a narrow strip of water running into the land or between islands
Inlet(noun)
that which is let in or inland; an inserted material
Translations for INLET
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
inlet(noun)
a small bay in the coastline of a sea, lake etc
There are several pretty inlets suitable for bathing.
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