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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmouillage
Pronunciation / Transliteration: moo-yahj
"Le bateau a trouvé refuge dans le mouillage."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A narrow inlet or bay, particularly one that is small and often sheltered.
"The boat sailed into the moyle, seeking refuge from the storm." - 2
A geographical term used in specific regions to describe a particular type of coastal feature.
"The fishermen preferred to dock in the moyle due to its calm waters."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Moyle' is derived from the Old Norse word 'mǫll', meaning 'a small, narrow inlet or bay'. It has evolved through Middle English and is often associated with geographical features in coastal areas.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Moyle" is said worldwide
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mouillage
Transliteration: moo-yahj
"Le bateau a trouvé refuge dans le mouillage."
Bucht
Transliteration: bʊxt
"Das Boot segelte in die Bucht, um Schutz zu suchen."
insenatura
Transliteration: in-seh-nah-too-rah
"La barca si rifugiò nell'insenatura."
ensenada
Transliteration: en-seh-nah-dah
"El barco se refugió en la ensenada."
enseada
Transliteration: en-seh-ah-dah
"O barco encontrou abrigo na enseada."
खाड़ी
Transliteration: khadi
"नाव ने खाड़ी में शरण ली।"
小湾
Transliteration: xiǎo wān
"船只在小湾避风。"
작은 만
Transliteration: jageun man
"배가 작은 만에서 피신했다."
小さな入り江
Transliteration: chiisana irie
"船は小さな入り江に避難した。"
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