Meaning Of The Word Bight

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What's The Definition Of Bight?

bight in American English
a bend, angle, or hollow, specif. of a body structure
noun: the middle part of a rope, as distinguished from the ends
transitive verb: to fasten with a bight of rope

bight in British English
noun
noun: a wide indentation of a shoreline, or the body of water bounded by such a curve
verb: to fasten or bind with a bight

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