inletnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈɪn.let/us/ˈɪn.let/inlet noun [ C ] (CHANNEL)
a narrow strip of water that goes from a sea or lake into the land or between islands
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Bays & gulfs
- arm
- basin
- bay
- channel
- cove
- gulf
- lagoon
- narrows
- sea coast
- sound
- strait
- the Persian Gulf
inlet noun [ C ] (MACHINE PART)
UK specialized engineering the part of a machine through which liquid or gas enters:
an inlet pipe/manifold/valve
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Machines - parts
- ball bearing
- bearing
- clutch
- cog
- cogwheel
- hub
- input
- jet
- lever
- manifold
- pivot
- rack and pinion
- ram
- ratchet
- sleeve
- soft key
- stepney
- timer
- vee belt
- wheel
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