Definitions for INLETˈɪn lɛt, -lɪt; ˈɪnˌlɛt, ɪnˈlɛt

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in•letˈɪn lɛt, -lɪt; ˈɪnˌlɛt, ɪnˈlɛt(n.; v.)-let, -let•ting.

  1. (n.)an indentation of a shoreline, usu. long and narrow; small bay or arm.

    Category: Geography (terms)

  2. a narrow passage between islands.

    Category: Geography (terms)

  3. an entrance.

  4. something put in or inserted.

  5. (v.t.)to put in; insert.

Origin of inlet:

1560–70; in+let1

Princeton's WordNet

  1. inlet, recess(noun)

    an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

  2. intake, inlet(noun)

    an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container

Webster Dictionary

  1. Inlet(noun)

    a passage by which an inclosed place may be entered; a place of ingress; entrance

  2. 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

  3. 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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