Loch definition

lŏKH, lŏk
An arm of the sea, esp. when narrow and nearly surrounded by land.
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A lake.
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An arm of the sea similar to a fjord.
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A lake.
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(Scotland) A lake.
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(Scotland) A bay or arm of the sea.
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(sea inlet).
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Alternative form of looch.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
loch
Plural:
lochs

Origin of loch

  • Middle English louch from Scottish Gaelic loch from Old Irish

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Wiktionary

  • From Scottish Gaelic loch.

    From Wiktionary

Loch Sentence Examples

  • Towards the middle of the island lies Loch Fada, nearly 2 m.

  • The loch is 171 m.

  • Loch Laggan and Loch Ericht are the principal lakes, and the district is abundantly watered by the Spey and its numerous tributaries.

  • This result was not, however, achieved before President Kruger had done his utmost to induce Sir Henry Loch to promise some revision in favour of the Transvaal of the London Convention.

  • The loch contains seven islands.

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