inlet
nounUK /ˈɪnlət/
US /ˈɪnlət/
A small strip of water that goes into the land from a bigger body of water.
The boat sailed into a quiet inlet to escape the wind.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An opening through which something, such as water or air, enters a machine or system.
The pump's inlet was blocked by leaves.
3. A place where water or another fluid is taken in.
The pool has a filter inlet near the deep end.
4. A narrow passage leading into a place.
The cave's inlet was too small for us to enter.