Glossary:Inlet
From Indian River Lagoon Project
inlet
1. A recess, such as a bay or cove, along a coast.
- a stream or bay leading inland, as from the ocean; an estuary.
- a narrow passage of water, as between two islands.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: in·let ( /ˈinˌlet,ˈinˌlət/ )
Synonym: cut
Example: Florida east coast inlets are narrow manmade cuts, usually dug for waterway navigation, across the beach barrier island, that connect the Atlantic Ocean with the lagoon.
