Meeresarm

arm of the sea, inlet

noun MAY-res-arm Rare

Also means

narrow sea channel between land masses

Usage Note

Meeresarm is a narrow extension of the sea reaching into land, similar to an inlet or sound. Unlike a Fjord it need not be steep-sided; the term applies broadly to any tongue of sea water.

Examples

"Das Boot fuhr langsam durch den stillen Meeresarm zum Hafen."

Natural Translation

The boat moved slowly through the quiet inlet towards the harbour.

Literal Translation

The boat drove slowly through the quiet arm of the sea to the harbour.

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