merenlahti — meaning in English

English meaning

• bay noun A body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.
• gulf noun A large area of sea partly enclosed by land.

Senses

merenlahti is used for these senses in English:

• bay (geography) A body of water (especially the sea) contained by a concave shoreline.
• gulf (geography) A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea

bay — full definition

1. noun A body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.
2. noun A distinct section or compartment, such as a parking space, loading area, or part of a building.
3. noun The evergreen tree or shrub whose leaves are used as a cooking herb (bay leaf).
4. verb To bark or howl loudly, especially of hunting dogs.
5. adj Reddish-brown in colour, especially describing a horse with a black mane and tail.

gulf — full definition

1. noun A large area of sea partly enclosed by land.
2. noun A wide gap or significant difference between two things, especially people or groups.
3. noun A deep hollow or chasm in the ground.

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