gulf of tehuantepec
Definition
Proper noun: * A geographical feature: The Gulf of Tehuantepec is an inlet, or arm, of the Pacific Ocean. It is located along the southern coast of Mexico, specifically in the region of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.
Usage
- The term "Gulf of Tehuantepec" is used exclusively as a proper noun to name this specific body of water. It is always capitalized.
- It is commonly used in geographical, meteorological, and maritime contexts.
Examples
- Geographical Context:
- The Gulf of Tehuantepec separates the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
- Ships traveling along the Pacific coast of Central America often pass by the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
- Meteorological Context:
- The "Tehuano" or "Tehuantepecer" is a powerful wind that funnels through the Isthmus and blows across the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
- Mariners are warned of high winds and rough seas in the Gulf of Tehuantepec during the winter months.
Advanced Usage
- The gulf is notable not just as a geographical feature but also for the unique and intense wind patterns it experiences, which are significant for navigation and regional climate.
Variants and Related Words
- Tehuantepecer (noun): A strong, sudden northerly wind that blows through the Chivela Pass and out over the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
- Isthmus of Tehuantepec (proper noun): The narrow strip of land in southern Mexico that separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Gulf of Tehuantepec (Pacific Ocean).
Synonyms
- Inlet: A general term for a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river. (The Gulf of Tehuantepec is a specific inlet.)
- Bay: A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward. (While similar, "gulf" typically implies a larger or more deeply indented feature than a "bay.")
Related Phrases
- Gulf of Tehuantepec winds: Refers specifically to the strong, seasonal winds characteristic of this area.
- In the Gulf of Tehuantepec: A prepositional phrase describing location or activity within that body of water.
- Fishing in the Gulf of Tehuantepec can be dangerous due to the sudden winds.
Noun
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an arm of the Pacific in southern Mexico
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