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   In·let

   /ˈinˌlet/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river. Similar arm of the seacovebaybightcreekestuaryfjordsoundvoefirthsea lochtechnical:riarare:fleetarmlet
   • 2. a place or means of entry: "an air inlet" Similar ventflueshaftconduitductchannelpipepipelinepassagetubeOpposite outlet
   • 3. (chiefly in tailoring and dressmaking) an inserted piece of material.

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting admission): from in + the verb let1.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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