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.
A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea
The bottom part of a list of those awarded a degree, for those who have only just passed.
That which swallows irretrievably; a whirlpool; a sucking eddy.
A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin.
A large deposit of ore in a lode.
A wide interval or gap; a separating space.
A difference, especially a large difference, between groups.
To award a degree to somebody who has only just passed sufficiently.