湾
curved water; bay; moor; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesnoun
curved section of a river or stream
Refers to the bend or curve of a natural waterway.
We set up a tent by the bend in the river.
That small stream has several water bends where small boats can dock.
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The river bend is covered with lush green reeds.
The children are catching small fish and shrimp in the water bend.
That ancient stone bridge spans across the river bend.
noun
bay; coastal inlet
Refers to a sheltered inlet of the sea or a large lake.
This bay is a natural safe haven for ships during storms.
Bohai Bay is an important fishery base in northern China.
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The sand beach of Sanya Bay is white and fine, with many tourists.
Many cruise ships will dock at this bay for sightseeing.
San Francisco Bay is a famous port on the U.S. West Coast.
verb
to moor a boat; to park a ship
literaryUsed specifically for securing a boat in place.
The fisherman moored his boat by the shore and prepared to go ashore to rest.
Please moor the boat in that quiet little bay.
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The boatman skillfully moored the boat at the dock.
Before the storm came, all fishing boats were moored in the safe harbor.
After mooring the boat, he carried his catch toward the fishing village.
noun
surname Wan
A relatively rare Chinese family name.
Professor Wan is a well-known scholar at our university.
Mr. Wan is the founder of this company.