bight

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Australia Institute said its polling suggested an overwhelming majority of South Australians wanted the bight to be given world heritage protection and most Australians opposed allowing companies to drill for oil there.

From The Guardian • Dec. 18, 2019

Even with a young team, the Anteaters advanced to the Big West Tournament final, so the future should be bight.

From Washington Times • Mar. 11, 2018

The shallow bight, more than a mile wide in places, runs east to west and cuts Andros roughly in half.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2015

The boardwalk weaves along the bight from the ferry terminal on Grinnell to the end of Front Street.

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2015

‘Bosun’s mate, take a bight of the flying-jib sheet, and start this villain if he doesn’t confess his sins double quick,’ said the British captain.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott