bight

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A corner, bend, or angle; a hollow
2. 2
   An area of sea lying between two promontories, larger than a bay, wider than a gulf.
3. 3
   A bend or curve in a coastline, river, or other geographical feature.
4. 4
   A curve in a rope.

Verb

1. 1
   To arrange or fasten (a rope) in bights.