I. ˈinˌle]t, -_lə̇], usu ]d.+V noun
( -s )
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: in (IV) + let, n. (after let in, v.)
1. : the act or an instance of letting in
2.
a.
(1) : a bay or recess in the shore of a sea, lake, or river
(2) : a waterway into a sea, lake, or river : creek
(3) : a narrow strip of water running into the land or between islands ; specifically : a passage through a barrier island or barrier reef leading to a bay or lagoon
Barnegat Inlet
b. : a place of entrance : an opening by which entrance is made : orifice
oil inlets
air inlet
inlet and outlet valves
3. : something that is let in or inlaid : an inserted material
4. : the upper opening of the cavity of the true pelvis bounded by the brim
II. ˈinˌlet, usu -ed.+V\ transitive verb
( inlet ; inlet ; inletting ; inlets )
Etymology: in (II) + let (v.)
: to let in : insert , inlay
inlet the trigger mechanism down into the stock — American Rifleman