inlet
BrE /ˈɪn.lɛt/ AmE /ˈɪn.lɛt/
noun en → es
a small area of sea that goes into the land, or a part of a lake where water flows in and out
faro, ensenada, bahía
- an inlet of the sea/lake
Collocations inlet of the sea · natural inlet
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The fishing boats sailed into the inlet.
Los barcos de pesca entraron en la ensenada.
a part of a machine or device that allows liquid or gas to enter it
entrada, conducto de entrada
- an inlet valve/pump
Collocations inlet valve · water inlet
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The engine's inlet valve was clogged with dirt.
La válvula de entrada del motor estaba atascada con suciedad.