inlet
Translation
inlet, cove, intake
Examples
We anchored the boat in a quiet inlet.
We anchored the boat in a quiet inlet.
The machine has a water inlet and an outlet.
The machine has a water inlet and an outlet.
Grammar Patterns
a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river We anchored the boat in a quiet inlet.
a pipe or opening through which water or gas enters a machine The machine has a water inlet and an outlet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cove, bay, creek; Antonyms: outlet, promontory
Etymology
From 'in' and 'let'. A place that 'lets' water 'in'.
Memory Tips
Think of a passage that 'lets' the sea 'in' to the land.