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in⋅let

[n. in-let, -lit; v. in-let, in-let]

noun, verb, -let, -let⋅ting.

–noun

1.	an indentation of a shoreline, usually long and narrow; small bay or arm.

2.	a narrow passage between islands.

3.	a place of admission; entrance.

4.	something put in or inserted.

–verb (used with object)

5.	to put in; insert.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME; see in, let ¹

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Language Translation for : inlet

Spanish:

cala, ensenada,

German:

kleine Bucht,

Japanese:

入江

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in·let (ĭn'lět', -lĭt) Pronunciation Key
n.

1. A recess, such as a bay or cove, along a coast.
2. A stream or bay leading inland, as from the ocean; an estuary.
3. A narrow passage of water, as between two islands.
4. A drainage passage, as to a culvert.
An opening providing a means of entrance or intake.

[in¹ + let¹.]

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inlet

1570, "narrow opening into a coast, arm fo the sea," a special use of M.E. inleten "to let in" (c.1300). Originally a Kentish term.

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inlet
noun
1.	an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
2.	an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container [syn: intake]

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Inlet

In"let\, n. 1. A passage by which an inclosed place may be entered; a place of ingress; entrance.

Doors and windows,inlets of men and of light. --Sir H. Wotton.

2. A bay or recess,as in the shore of a sea, lake, or large river; a narrow strip of water running into the land or between islands.

3. That which is let in or inland; an inserted material.

Note: Inlet is also usewd adjectively,as in inlet pipe, inlet valve, etc.