embayment (Meaning)
embayment (n)
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
embayment (n.)
A bay.
Synonyms & Antonyms of embayment
embayment Sentence Examples
- The fjord, a long, narrow embayment of the sea, stretched far inland, surrounded by towering mountains.
- The bay, a wide embayment of the coastline, provided a safe harbor for the fishing boats.
- The estuary, a partially enclosed embayment where a river meets the sea, was a rich and diverse ecosystem.
- The lagoon, a shallow embayment of seawater separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land, was a popular spot for swimming and kayaking.
- The cove, a small embayment with a narrow entrance, offered shelter from the wind and waves.
- The inlet, a narrow embayment of the sea that extends inland, provided access to the interior of the country.
- The gulf, a large embayment of the sea, was surrounded by several countries and was a major trade route.
- The sound, a narrow embayment of the sea that connects two larger bodies of water, was an important shipping lane.
- The bight, a wide, open embayment of the coastline, was popular for swimming, sunbathing, and fishing.
- The firth, a narrow embayment of the sea in Scotland, was often used as a harbor for fishing boats.
FAQs About the word embayment
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulfA bay.
estuary, cove, bay, arm, fjord, loch, harbor, bight, inlet, fiord
No antonyms found.
The fjord, a long, narrow embayment of the sea, stretched far inland, surrounded by towering mountains.
The bay, a wide embayment of the coastline, provided a safe harbor for the fishing boats.
The estuary, a partially enclosed embayment where a river meets the sea, was a rich and diverse ecosystem.
The lagoon, a shallow embayment of seawater separated from the sea by a narrow strip of land, was a popular spot for swimming and kayaking.
