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lough

/lɒx/

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noun

/lɒx/C2formalbritish
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее длинный, узкий, почти замкнутый залив или озеро, особенно в Ирландии.

A noun referring to a long, narrow, nearly landlocked cove or a lake, particularly in Ireland.

  1. Irish lakeB2formalbritish

    A lake or a long, narrow, nearly landlocked inlet of the sea in Ireland.

    ruОзеро

    • Lough Neagh is the largest lake in the British Isles.
    • The fishermen set out early on the calm waters of the lough.
    • The castle ruins overlook a beautiful lough in County Kerry.

    Synonymsinletlakeloch

  2. Sea inletB2formalbritish

    A long, narrow, nearly landlocked cove or inlet of the sea, especially in Ireland.

    ruМорской залив

    • The boat sailed into the sheltered waters of the lough.
    • Lough Swilly is a famous sea lough in County Donegal.
    • The coastal path offers stunning views of the lough.

    Synonymsfirthfjordinletloch

Forms
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  • loughs' possessive plural form
  • lough's possessive singular form