/buyt/ , n.
1. the middle part of a rope, as distinguished from the ends.
2. the loop or bent part of a rope, as distinguished from the ends.
3. a bend or curve in the shore of a sea or river.
4. a body of water bounded by such a bend.
5. a bay or gulf.
v.t.
6. to fasten with a bight of rope.
[ bef. 1000; ME byght, OE byht bend, bay; c. D bocht, G Bucht; akin to BOW 1 ]