Bight
Bight noun - A part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline.
Usage example: the bight known as the Bay of Fundy is known for its fast-running tides
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Inlet
Inlet noun - A part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline.
Usage example: went fishing in the quiet inlets of the coast
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