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bight

Pronunciation: /bʌɪt/

Definition of bight

noun

  • 1a curve or recess in a coastline, river, or other geographical feature.
  • 2a loop of rope.

Origin:

Old English byht 'a bend or angle', of Germanic origin; related to bow2

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Definition of bight in the US English dictionary