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Definition of Inlet
1. Noun. An arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands).
Exact synonyms: Recess
Generic synonyms: Body Of Water, Water
Specialized synonyms: Bristol Channel, Gulf Of Aegina, Saronic Gulf, White Sea, Zuider Zee
Specialized synonyms: Cove, Fiord, Fjord, Loch
Group relationships: Lake, Sea
Generic synonyms: Body Of Water, Water
Specialized synonyms: Bristol Channel, Gulf Of Aegina, Saronic Gulf, White Sea, Zuider Zee
Specialized synonyms: Cove, Fiord, Fjord, Loch
Group relationships: Lake, Sea
2. Noun. An opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container.
Exact synonyms: Intake
Specialized synonyms: Air Horn, Siamese, Siamese Connection
Generic synonyms: Opening
Specialized synonyms: Air Horn, Siamese, Siamese Connection
Generic synonyms: Opening
Definition of Inlet
1. n. A passage by which an inclosed place may be entered; a place of ingress; entrance.
Definition of Inlet
1. to insert [v -LET, -LETTING, -LETS] - See also: insert
Medical Definition of Inlet
1. A passage leading into a cavity. Synonym: aditus. (05 Mar 2000)