noun
- a small island, especially in a river
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- The river widened around a small ait covered with willow trees.
- Kayakers paddled past several aits on their journey downstream.
- The ait was accessible only by boat during the rainy season.
- Local children often camped on the ait during summer holidays.
- The nature reserve included three aits that served as bird sanctuaries.