fjord

/fjɔːrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A long, narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs, typically formed by glacial erosion.

“The picturesque fjords of Norway were a sight to behold.”

2. verb

To form or be formed into a fjord.

“The valley was fjorded by the retreating glacier thousands of years ago.”

Synonyms

  • creek
  • inlet

Antonyms

  • bay
  • gulf