lahti — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bay noun A body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.
- cove noun A small, sheltered inlet along a coastline, often bordered by cliffs or rocks.
- firth noun A narrow inlet of the sea, especially in Scotland, or a river estuary.
- gulf noun A large area of sea partly enclosed by land.
- inlet noun A narrow strip of water leading from a larger body of water into the land.
- slaughter noun The killing of animals for food.
- sound noun A sensation perceived by the ear, caused by vibrations traveling through air or another medium.
Senses
lahti is used for these senses in English:
- bay (geography) A body of water (especially the sea) contained by a concave shoreline.
- bight (geography) An area of sea lying between two promontories, larger than a bay, wider than a gulf.
- cove A small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds; bight. [from 16th c.]
- firth An arm or inlet of the sea; a river estuary. [from c. 1600]
- gulf (geography) A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea
- inlet A body of water let into a coast, such as a bay, cove, fjord or estuary.
- slaughter (uncountable) The killing of animals, generally for food.
- slaughter A massacre; the killing of a large number of people.
bay — full definition
- noun A body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.
- noun A distinct section or compartment, such as a parking space, loading area, or part of a building.
- noun The evergreen tree or shrub whose leaves are used as a cooking herb (bay leaf).
- verb To bark or howl loudly, especially of hunting dogs.
- adj Reddish-brown in colour, especially describing a horse with a black mane and tail.