Meaning & use
cove
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a small, sheltered bay or inlet along a coastline
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They anchored the boat in a quiet cove for the night.
The hidden cove is only accessible by a narrow trail.
A note on using this word
A cove is generally smaller and more sheltered than a bay, often surrounded by cliffs or rocks.
Words with a similar meaning
inletbay
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