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bight

/baɪt/

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noun

Bucht, Krümmung, Winkel

A corner, bend, or angle; a hollow

Examples :

"The small boat found shelter from the wind in the bight of the bay. "

Das kleine Boot fand Schutz vor dem Wind in der Bucht der Bucht.

geography nautical area

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noun

Bucht

An area of sea lying between two promontories, larger than a bay, wider than a gulf

Examples :

"The ship sailed into the bight of the coast, seeking shelter from the approaching storm. "

Das Schiff segelte in die Bucht der Küste, um Schutz vor dem herannahenden Sturm zu suchen.

geography nautical ocean area

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noun

Bucht, Krümmung

A bend or curve in a coastline, river, or other geographical feature.

Examples :

"The small fishing boat sought shelter in the bight of the bay during the sudden storm. "

Das kleine Fischerboot suchte während des plötzlichen Sturms Schutz in der Bucht der Bucht.

geography nautical environment nature

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noun

Bucht, Schlaufe

A curve in a rope

Examples :

"The sailor carefully formed a bight in the rope before tying the knot. "

Der Seemann formte sorgfältig eine Schlaufe in dem Seil, bevor er den Knoten knüpfte.

nautical sailing