An area of sea lying between two promontories, larger than a bay, wider than a gulf
A curve in a rope
A bend or curve in a coastline, river, or other geographical feature.
A corner, bend, or angle; a hollow
To arrange or fasten (a rope) in bights.
The sea or ocean; the water of the sea.
Salt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.
To prepare and flavor food (especially meat) for cooking by soaking in a salt solution.
To preserve food in a salt solution.