Definition of bight
1 : a bend in a coast forming an open bay; also : a bay formed by such a bend
2 : a slack part or loop in a rope
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Examples of bight in a Sentence
the bight known as the Bay of Fundy is known for its fast-running tides
Origin and Etymology of bight
Middle English, from Old English byht bend, bay; akin to Old English būgan to bend — more at bow
First Known Use: 15th century
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playDefinition of bight for English Language Learners
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: a curve in a coast or the bay formed by such a curve
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