inlet inlet /ˈɪnˌlɛt/

noun

1. () An arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)  ( recess , inlet )
   an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
     The small fishing village nestled in a scenic inlet, sheltered from the open sea.
   The small fishing village nestled in a scenic inlet, sheltered from the open sea.
   
2. An opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container  ( inlet , intake )
   an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container