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

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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inlet

Inland Revenue
Inland Sea
inlay
inlay
inlayer
inlayers
inlaying
inlayings
inlays
inlays
inlay casting wax
inlay graft
inlay wax
inleague
inlet (current term)
inlet (current term)
inlets
inletting
inlet manifold
inlet of larynx
inlier
inliers
inlock
inlocked
inlocking
inlocks
inly
inly
inlying
inmarriage

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