Bight, n.

noun

(bīt), n. [D. bogt, L. Ger., Sw., & Dan. bugt, bend, bay, from Goth. biugan, to bend, A-S. bugan, D. buigen, O. H. Ger. biegen, N. H. Ger. biegen. Cf. A-S. byge, bige, a bending, corner, bay.]

(Geog.) A bend in the sea-coast forming an open bay; as, the Bight of Benin.
(Naut.) The double part of a rope when folded, in distinction from the ends; that is, a round, bend, or coil not including the ends. Mar. Dict.
(Far.) The inward bent of a horse’s chambrel, and the bent of the fore knees. Bailey.