penobscot bay
Definition
Proper noun: * Penobscot Bay: A specific, large inlet of the Atlantic Ocean located on the central coast of the U.S. state of Maine. It is a significant geographical feature known for its scenic beauty, numerous islands, and maritime history.
Usage
- Penobscot Bay is used as a singular proper noun to name this specific body of water. It is always capitalized.
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Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively to describe things related to the bay.
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Variants and Related Words
- Penobscot: The name of the Native American tribe and the major river (the Penobscot River) that flows into Penobscot Bay. The bay is named after this river.
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Synonyms
- Inlet: A general term for a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river. Penobscot Bay is a specific, large inlet.
- Estuary: A tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream. The upper part of Penobscot Bay, where the Penobscot River meets the sea, forms an estuary.
Different Meanings
As a proper noun, "Penobscot Bay" has only one primary meaning: the specific geographical feature in Maine, USA. It does not have other common definitions.
Noun
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an inlet of the Atlantic in eastern Maine
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