lough

• Substantivo que designa um lago ou uma enseada longa, estreita e quase fechada, especialmente na Irlanda e na Escócia.

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.

   Lago irlandês

   • 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.

   Sinônimosinletlakeloch

2. Sea inletB2formalbritish

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

   Enseada marítima

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfirthfjordinletloch