bight
/baɪt/
noun
- A long, gradual bend or curve in a coastline, forming a large bay.
- We camped along the bight where the coast curved inward.
- The Great Australian Bight is known for its dramatic cliffs and whale watching.
- The ship sailed into the bight to find shelter from the storm.
- A loop or bend in a rope, as opposed to the ends.
- Make a bight in the line before passing it through the ring.
- The sailor formed a bight and slipped it over the cleat.
- He tied a knot using the bight of the rope instead of the end.