kyle
word
Definition
A kyle is a narrow channel of water, especially a sea channel between two pieces of land. It is a rare word, mostly used in Scottish place names and geographical contexts.
Usage & Nuances
This is not a common everyday English word. Most learners will see it in place names like 'Kyle of Lochalsh' or in specialized geography writing. Don't confuse it with the common male name 'Kyle,' which is usually capitalized.
Example Sentences
A small village stands beside the kyle.
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The map shows a kyle between the islands.
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The guide explained that a kyle is narrower than most sea channels in the area.
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The boat crossed the kyle before sunset.
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We stopped to take photos of the kyle on our way north.
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At first I thought Kyle was a person's name, not a geographic word.
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