inlet
noun /ˈɪnlet/
  /ˈɪnlet/
 - a narrow area of water that stretches into the land from the sea or a lake, or between islands- a narrow/sheltered/shallow inlet
 WordfinderTopics Geographyc2- beach
- cliff
- coast
- dune
- headland
- inlet
- promontory
- sea
- shore
- tide
 
- (specialist) an opening through which liquid, air or gas can enter a machine- a fuel inlet
 
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting admission): from in + the verb let.