Bight and Strait

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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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Strait and bight are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strait" instead a noun "Bight".

Strait noun - A narrow body of water between two land masses.

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Bight and strait are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bight" instead a noun "Strait".

Nearby Word: straiten

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