Bight (Noun)
Meaning 1
A bend or curve (especially in a coastline).
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The rocky coastline jutted out into the sea, forming a deep bight that was popular with fishermen.
- A series of sandy beaches lined the shores of the tranquil bight, a haven for families and sunbathers.
- The dramatic bight, carved out by the relentless pounding of the waves, was a favorite spot for photographers.
- The historic port was nestled in a protected bight, sheltered from the open ocean by towering cliffs.
- A picturesque fishing village perched on the edge of the bight, its brightly colored houses seeming to tumble down the hillside.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The middle part of a slack rope (as distinguished from its ends).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sailor carefully adjusted the bight of the rope to secure the sail in place.
- As the rope was pulled taut, the bight in the middle began to tighten.
- The climber created a bight in the rope to attach the carabiner.
- The bight of the rope was the weakest point, prone to tangling and knotting.
- The sailor expertly manipulated the bight of the rope to create a secure knot.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A broad bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline; "the Bight of Benin"; "the Great Australian Bight".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The ship sailed into the calm waters of the bight, seeking refuge from the stormy sea.
- The coastline of the bight was dotted with small fishing villages and sandy beaches.
- The Great Australian Bight is a significant geological feature that has played a crucial role in shaping the country's ecosystem.
- The Bight of Benin is a vital trade route, with many ships passing through its waters every year.
- The narrow entrance to the bight made it a natural harbor, protected from the open ocean by a series of rocky outcroppings.
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
A loop in a rope.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- As the sailor let out the line, the rope began to twist, creating a stubborn bight that wouldn't unwind.
- A few meters above the swami belt, he attached the protection sling in a protective bight knot for a secondary clip point.
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