adjective
- enclosed or sheltered by a bay or curved shoreline
Usage: nautical; geographical
Examples
- The embayed harbor provided excellent protection from storms.
- Ships sought refuge in the embayed waters during rough weather.
- The embayed coastline created a natural windbreak for the fishing village.
- Marine biologists studied the unique ecosystem of the embayed inlet.
- The embayed section of the lake was popular with kayakers.
- Ancient settlements often developed in embayed areas for protection.