bight

• Nom désignant une boucle ou un coude dans une corde, une courbure ou une échancrure de la ligne de côte, ou encore une baie large formée par une telle échancrure.

A noun referring to a loop or bend in a rope, a curve or indentation in a coastline, or a broad bay formed by such an indentation.

1. Loop in a ropeC1formal

   A loop or bend in a rope, as opposed to the ends.

   Boucle d'une corde

   • He tied a bight in the rope to secure the load.
   • The sailor formed a bight before attaching the line.
   • A bight is often used in knot tying for quick releases.

   Synonymesbendcurveloopturn

2. Coastal curveC1formal

   A bend or curve in a coastline, often forming a broad bay.

   Échancrure côtière

   • The Great Australian Bight is a famous coastal feature.
   • The ship sailed into a sheltered bight for the night.
   • The coastline formed a gentle bight between two headlands.

   Synonymesbaybendcovecurvegulfindentationinletrecess

3. Broad bayC1formal

   A wide, open bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline.

   Baie large et ouverte

   • The bight provided a natural harbor for fishing boats.
   • They anchored in the calm waters of the bight.
   • The bight was known for its rich marine life.

   Synonymesbaycovegulfinletsound

4. Middle part of a slack ropeC2formal

   The central section of a rope that is not under tension, as distinguished from its ends.

   Bout (d'une corde)

   • He grabbed the bight of the rope to pull it taut.
   • The bight hung loosely between the two fixed points.
   • In climbing, the bight is used to create a secure anchor.

   Synonymesbendloopslack

• Verbe désuet signifiant courber, plier ou enrouler en boucle ou en anneau ; également utilisé comme nom pour désigner une courbe du littoral ou une boucle de corde.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to bend, curve, or form into a loop or coil; also used as a noun referring to a bend in a coastline or a loop in a rope.

1. Fasten with a bightC2formal

   To secure or tie something using a loop or bight in a rope.

   Fixer avec une boucle

   • The sailor bighted the rope around the cleat.
   • He carefully bighted the line to create a secure knot.
   • She bighted the rope before attaching it to the anchor.