inlet

• اسم يشير إلى جسم مائي ضيق يتوغل في اليابسة مثل الخليج الصغير أو المدخل المائي، أو إلى فتحة تدخل منها السوائل إلى حاوية أو نظام.

A noun referring to a narrow body of water extending into a coastline or an opening through which a fluid enters a container or system.

1. Geographical featureB2formal

   A narrow body of water that extends into the land from a larger body of water, often situated between rocky headlands.

   خليج صغير

   • The boat sailed into a quiet inlet to anchor for the night.
   • The coastline is dotted with small inlets and coves.
   • They explored the rocky inlet by kayak.

   المرادفاتarmbaybightcovecreekfjordsound

2. Mechanical openingB2formal

   An opening or passage through which a fluid (such as air, water, or gas) enters a tube, pipe, or container.

   فتحة دخول

   • The pump's inlet was clogged with debris.
   • Check the water inlet valve if the dishwasher isn't filling.
   • The engine's air inlet must be kept clear for proper operation.

   المرادفاتapertureentranceentryingressintakeorificeport

   الأضدادexitoutlet