Meaning & Definition of Bight in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A wide bay or bend in a coastline.

  Example Sentence: The sailboat anchored in the calm waters of the bight.

• Definition: An indentation or recess in landforms or body of water.

  Example Sentence: The bight formed a natural harbor perfect for fishing.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'bihte', from Old English 'biht', meaning bend or bay.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• bight of a rope: The curve or loop in a rope.
• bight of land: An area of land that notably curves or bends.

Translations

• Spanish: bahía

• French: anse

• German: Bucht

• Russian: загиб

Related Words

• bay: A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward.

• cove: A small sheltered bay.