Bight
noun
A bend in a geographical feature, like a river, coastline, or hill.
The town is situated in a large bight along the coastline.
Often appears as...
- coastal bight
- curved bight
noun
A loop in a rope, chain, or line.
He tied a bight in the rope to secure the boat.
Often appears as...
- rope bight
- secure bight
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A region or area divided by lines of longitude and latitude.
The Great Australian Bight is a massive open bay area in Australia.
Often appears as...
- great australian bight
- geographical bight
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A bend in a geographical feature, like a river, coastline, or hill.
The town is situated in a large bight along the coastline.
Often appears as...
- coastal bight
- curved bight
noun
A loop in a rope, chain, or line.
He tied a bight in the rope to secure the boat.
Often appears as...
- rope bight
- secure bight
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A region or area divided by lines of longitude and latitude.
The Great Australian Bight is a massive open bay area in Australia.
Often appears as...
- great australian bight
- geographical bight
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Landmark
Used to describe specific points along a coastline or river that are notable.
The map showed a bight which marked where the explorers set up camp.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Harbor
Refers to a coastal bight that offers ships protection from rough waters.
Sailors often seek a bight for safe anchorage during a storm.
Pro Tip 3/3Recreational Setting
Can imply a scenic or pleasant area of a coastline used for leisure activities.
The family enjoyed a picnic in the gently curved bight overlooking the sea.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Landmark
Used to describe specific points along a coastline or river that are notable.
The map showed a bight which marked where the explorers set up camp.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Harbor
Refers to a coastal bight that offers ships protection from rough waters.
Sailors often seek a bight for safe anchorage during a storm.
Pro Tip 3/3Recreational Setting
Can imply a scenic or pleasant area of a coastline used for leisure activities.
The family enjoyed a picnic in the gently curved bight overlooking the sea.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Landmark
Used to describe specific points along a coastline or river that are notable.
The map showed a bight which marked where the explorers set up camp.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Harbor
Refers to a coastal bight that offers ships protection from rough waters.
Sailors often seek a bight for safe anchorage during a storm.
Pro Tip 3/3Recreational Setting
Can imply a scenic or pleasant area of a coastline used for leisure activities.
The family enjoyed a picnic in the gently curved bight overlooking the sea.
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Video examples
Reel Talk Ep. 7 - The...
that everyone tries to get up on top of and it seems the other boats kind of filter in but the guys are in the spot those are the ones that I get in the Bight it became a zoo for sure do it it was go Gonville it was I've heard that phrase a few times you want to explain it to everybody she said I had boats running everywhere I don't know who coined er who started it you know it
Video examples
Reel Talk Ep. 7 - The...
that everyone tries to get up on top of and it seems the other boats kind of filter in but the guys are in the spot those are the ones that I get in the Bight it became a zoo for sure do it it was go Gonville it was I've heard that phrase a few times you want to explain it to everybody she said I had boats running everywhere I don't know who coined er who started it you know it
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Michelle Pfeiffer
American Actress
Somewhere along the line I made the switch and was able to look at the bight side rather than the dark side all the time. Now I look at everything I have and think how lucky I am.
Quote examples
Michelle Pfeiffer
American Actress
Somewhere along the line I made the switch and was able to look at the bight side rather than the dark side all the time. Now I look at everything I have and think how lucky I am.
Example 1 of 1
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