What is another word for Embayment?
Pronunciation: [ɛmbˈe͡ɪmənt] (IPA) 
Embayment is a term that refers to a coastal indentation, such as a bay, cove or inlet. There are many synonyms for embayment, including bay, gulf, inlet, cove, bayou, estuary, fjord, sound, and harbor. These synonyms represent unique types of embayments, each possessing its own characteristics and features. For example, a bay typically has smooth, sweeping shores and a broad opening, while an inlet may have a narrow opening and steep, rocky sides. A cove may be a small, sheltered embayment often used as a harbor for boats. Regardless of the synonym used, all embayments offer unique and beautiful coastal environments that have long drawn people to live and work along their shores.
