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Loch

Verb / lɑ:k / Another word for loch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a Scottish word for a lake or a sea inlet

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Common collocations

  • deep loch
  • large loch
  • narrow loch
  • loch ness
  • loch lomond
  • loch fyne
  • loch aberdeen

Word family

noun loch

Usage note

A loch is a Scottish word for a lake or a sea inlet. It is primarily used in Scotland and is not a general English term for a body of water.

Example sentences

  1. The loch was surrounded by mountains.
  2. We swam in the cold loch water.
  3. The monster of the loch is a famous legend.
  4. The loch was filled with trout and salmon.
  5. She took a boat ride on the loch.

Quotes

  • I'm the monster of Loch Ness. I'm not a plesiosaur. I'm not a fish. I'm not a whale. I'm a Loch Ness monster. - Unknown
  • Satan himself could not pronounce a name more hateful to God than that of Loch Leven. - Unknown
  • It's like the monster of Loch Ness. Either you believe it or you don't. - Unknown

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