inlet
noun/ˈɪnlet/
/ˈɪnlet/
- a narrow area of water that stretches into the land from the sea or a lake, or between islands
- a narrow/sheltered/shallow inlet
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- (specialist) an opening through which liquid, air or gas can enter a machine
- a fuel inlet
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting admission): from in + the verb let.
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