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   inlet

   /ˈɪnlɪt/

   noun

   • 1. a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river. Similar arm of the seacovebaybightcreekestuaryfjordsoundvoefirthsea lochtechnical:riarare:fleetarmlet
   • 2. a place or means of entry: "an air inlet" Similar ventflueshaftconduitductchannelpipepipelinepassagetubeOpposite outlet
   • 3. (chiefly in tailoring and dressmaking) a piece of material inserted into a garment.

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting admission): from in + the verb let1.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inletInlet Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of inlet as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. An inlet is a bay, recess, or water passage, or an opening for intake.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINLET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   An inlet is a narrow strip of water that goes from a sea or lake into the land or between islands, or a part of a machine through which liquid or gas enters. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of inlet with examples and translations.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINLET | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of inlet as a channel of water or a part of a machine, with examples and pronunciation. Find out how to say inlet in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › inletINLET Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a narrow inland opening of the coastline. an entrance or opening. the act of letting someone or something in. something let in or inserted. a passage, valve, or part through which a substance, esp a fluid, enters a device or machine. ( as modifier ) an inlet valve. verb. tr to insert or inlay. Discover More. Word History and Origins.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › inletInlet - definition of inlet by The Free Dictionary

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   An inlet is a narrow opening or passage of water, or an entrance or opening. It can also be a small bay or cove along a coast. See different sources and translations of the word inlet.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINLET definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An inlet is a narrow strip of water which goes from a sea or lake into the land.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINLET | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   INLET definition: a narrow part of a sea, river, or lake where it flows into a curve in the land. Learn more.