inlet
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɪnlɛt/
Definition
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river that extends into the land.
Examples
We spent the afternoon fishing in a quiet inlet sheltered by high cliffs.
The map showed a series of rocky inlets along the jagged coastline.
Small birds often nest in the reeds found along the marshy inlet.
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