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Fiord

A narrow inlet of the sea, penetrating between high banks or rocks, as on the coasts of Norway and Alaska.

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Inlet 76% connected

A passage by which an inclosed place may be entered; a place of ingress; entrance.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Recess 76% connected

A withdrawing or retiring; a moving back; retreat; as, the recess of the tides.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fjord 92% connected

See Fiord.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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