Inlet: meaning, definitions and examples

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inlet

 

[ หˆษชn.lษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body of water

An inlet is a narrow strip of water that reaches from the sea or a lake into the land.

Synonyms

bay, channel, cove

Examples of usage

  • The fisherman sailed into the inlet to find a quiet spot for fishing.
  • The inlet was surrounded by cliffs on either side, creating a picturesque view.
Context #2 | Noun

engineering

An inlet is a passage or opening through which something can enter a machine or container.

Synonyms

entrance, opening, portal

Examples of usage

  • The air inlet of the engine was clogged with debris, causing it to overheat.
  • She poured the ingredients into the mixer through the inlet at the top.

Translations

Translations of the word "inlet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entrada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเฅ‡เคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einlass

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั…ั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wejล›cie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฅๅฃ (ใ„ใ‚Šใใก)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entrรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entrada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž…๊ตฌ (์ž…ํ•™)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฎู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vstup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vstup

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฅๅฃ (rรนkว’u)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vhod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ inngangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entrada

Etymology

The word 'inlet' has roots in Middle English and Old English, derived from the verb 'in' which means 'in' or 'into', and 'let' which means 'something that goes'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a narrow body of water that extends inland, as well as a passage for things to enter. The concept of inlets has been significant in geography, engineering, and marine biology.

See also: let, letter, letting, sublet.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,565 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.