Synonyms of bight

Noun


1. bight, loop

usage: a loop in a rope

2. bight, bend, crook, twist, turn

usage: a bend or curve (especially in a coastline)

3. bight, bay, embayment

usage: a broad bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline; "the Bight of Benin"; "the Great Australian Bight"

4. bight, center, centre, midpoint

usage: the middle part of a slack rope (as distinguished from its ends)

Verb


1. bight, fasten, fix, secure

usage: fasten with a bight

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Definition and meaning of bight (Dictionary)