BIGHT, noun 1. A bend, or small bay between two points of land. 2. The double part of a rope when folded, in distinction from the end; that is, a round, bend or coil anywhere except at the ends. 3. The inward bent of a horse's chambrel, and the bend of the fore knees.
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