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Bight Definition & Meaning

bight
noun
  1. a loop in a rope
  2. a bend or curve (especially in a coastline)
  3. a broad bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline; "the Bight of Benin"; "the Great Australian Bight"
  4. the middle part of a slack rope (as distinguished from its ends)
verb
  1. fasten with a bight

"Bight" in song lyrics

See how bight is used in real songs:

  • "I make you say aiight, pillows you bight"
    Big Ed — Forget About It
  • "garrison bight"
    AOL — AOL
  • "torah bight"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "bight"

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Frequently asked questions

What does bight mean?
a loop in a rope a bend or curve (especially in a coastline) a broad bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline; "the Bight of Benin"; "the Great Australian Bight" the middle part of a slack rope (as distinguished from its ends) fasten with a bight
What part of speech is bight?
Bight is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does bight have?
Bight has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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