bight

as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline the bight known as the Bay of Fundy is known for its fast-running tides

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Recent Examples of bight In recent years, The Row has provided light bights and beverages at their presentations, which isn't common practice among other labels but is likely appreciated by everyone bopping from show to show. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 How much rain the region will get through Friday hinges on whether the storm basically stalls in the Southern California bight, the coastal region between Point Conception and San Diego, forecasters say. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Dec. 2023 The Heaving Line Knot: Make two bights and put them next to one another. Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 12 July 2023 Push the working end through the opening of the bottom bight to finish the knot. Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 12 July 2023 To rig it, tie a figure eight on a bight in the bouncer’s factory webbing, then clip the bight to a daisy chain with a carabiner. Emily Stifler Wolfe, Outside Online, 26 Apr. 2021 Cow Bay is one of those bights, right where the suburbs of Dartmouth and Cole Harbour begin to fade into something more rural. Melissa Buote, Bon Appétit, 7 Nov. 2019 Following the path of the moon and sun along the Zodiac will be Gemini and Cancer as the bight winter season constellations of Orion and Taurus move farther west in the prime viewing hours of the evening sky. Richard Tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2018 Following the path of the moon and sun along the Zodiac will be Gemini and Cancer as the bight winter season constellations of Orion and Taurus move farther west in the prime viewing hours of the evening sky. Richard Tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2018
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Noun
  • As the volunteers were watching the whale, it was joined by a pod of dolphins in the bay, the organization said.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
  • The bay historically was not visited by this cetacean species.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Kremlin troops are still more than 87 miles away from the regional capital of Dnipro, which is protected by the river of the same name and its system of estuaries.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 June 2025
  • Nature lovers can kayak in the calm estuary, bike along coastal trails, or visit nearby Montaña de Oro State Park for hiking and panoramic views of the ocean.
    Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The school also placed firth in overall math growth at 89.70% and third overall in English/language arts growth at 86.60%. EStem Junior High School in East Village's math scores grew at a rate of 84.71%, ranking fourth among central Arkansas middle schools.
    Lena Miano, arkansasonline.com, 2 Mar. 2025
  • For their firth album, McCaughey and Buck went to Chicago and recorded with Wilco as their backing ensemble.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 June 2024
Noun
  • Towering limestone cliffs enclose the cove, creating a striking setting ideal for snorkeling, diving, or simply enjoying a peaceful escape in nature.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Although several beaches in the area allow camping, the small sandy cove of Marshall Beach, which sits across the bay from the town of Marshall, is a favorite.
    Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025

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“Bight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bight. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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