inlet

A recess, such as a bay or cove, along a coast.

A stream or bay leading inland, as from the ocean; an estuary.

A narrow passage of water, as between two islands.

A drainage passage, as to a culvert.

An opening providing a means of entrance or intake.

To let in; admit.

To insert; inlay.

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

A waterway leading into a sea or lake, and forming part of it; a strip of water running from a larger body into the land; a creek; a channel.