Bight (noun)

1. A bend in a coast forming a bay or a recess in a coast.
2. A loop or bend in a rope or cable.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english byht, of germanic origin; related to dutch baai and german bucht.

Examples:

1. The beach was located in a secluded bight of the coast.
2. They anchored the boat in a sheltered bight of the bay.
3. I tied the rope into a bight and used it to hoist the sail.
4. He caught a fish on the bight of the fishing line.
5. The bight of the rope was too small to fit around the post.