gulf of ob
Definition
Proper noun: * A large bay of the Kara Sea: The Gulf of Ob is a major, elongated inlet or bay located in western Siberia, Russia. It is formed where the Ob River empties into the Kara Sea, which is part of the Arctic Ocean.
Usage
The term "Gulf of Ob" is used as a specific geographical name to refer to this body of water. * The Gulf of Ob is an important shipping route during the brief summer months when the ice recedes. * Several large oil and gas fields are located near the shores of the Gulf of Ob. * The Ob River delta extends into the Gulf of Ob.
Advanced Usage
- The gulf is sometimes simply called "the Ob Gulf" or referenced in relation to the Ob River, its primary source.
- In geographical and meteorological contexts, it is noted for its severe Arctic climate, being ice-covered for most of the year.
Variants and Related Words
- Ob River (proper noun): The major river system that flows into the gulf.
- Kara Sea (proper noun): The marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean into which the Gulf of Ob extends.
- Bay (noun): A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward. The Gulf of Ob is a specific instance of a bay.
- Inlet (noun): A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river. The Gulf of Ob is a very large inlet.
Synonyms
- Ob Bay (proper noun): A less common but equivalent name.
- Ob Estuary (proper noun): This term can be used, though "estuary" often implies a more mixed freshwater-saltwater environment, which is accurate for parts of the gulf.
Noun
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an inlet of the Kara Sea in western Siberia
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