Bight: meaning, definitions and examples

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bight

 

[ baษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geographic feature

A bight is a bend or indentation in a coastline or the shoreline of a large water body, typically referring to a significant curve that forms a bay. It is often used in nautical terms to describe a body of water that is larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf. Bights can create sheltered areas for boats and serve as important geographical features in navigation. The term can also apply to large curves in rivers, representing a notable change in the river's course.

Synonyms

bay, bend, cove, gulf

Examples of usage

  • The bight provided a safe harbor for the fishing boats.
  • Sailors often use bights as landmarks during their voyages.
  • The coastline features several beautiful bights.
  • The river's bight creates a picturesque valley.

Translations

Translations of the word "bight" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bucht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teluk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั…ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zatoka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฅใ‚ŠๆฑŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bahรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ูŠุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกtoka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกtoka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตทๆนพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaliv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bryggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒั…ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒฅแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boฤŸaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bahรญa

Etymology

The word 'bight' originates from Middle Dutch 'bict', which means 'to bend' or 'to curve.' It was adopted into the English language in the late Middle Ages, around the 15th century, initially referring to the bending or curving of a shoreline. The use of the term has evolved over the centuries, particularly in nautical contexts. In modern usage, it primarily describes geographical features where water bodies curve away from the land. The concept of a bight is significant in maritime navigation, where understanding the contours of the coastline can aid in safe passage. Nautical charts often indicate bights, as they provide important information for sailors regarding potential anchorages and navigational hazards. As coastal exploration expanded, the term further embedded itself in maritime language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,277, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.