anse

Definitions of anse
  1. noun
    an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
    synonyms: baie
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    baie
    a broad bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline
    type of:
    eau
    the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
  2. noun
    a small recess opening off a larger room
    synonyms: niche
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    niche
    an enclosure that is set back or indented
  3. noun
    a broad bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline
    synonyms: baie
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    type of:
    baie
    an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
  4. noun
    an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
    synonyms: baie
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    fjord
    a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
    type of:
    eau
    the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean)
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