Loch
noun
A lake or an inlet of the sea in Scotland.
The Loch Ness Monster is a famous creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, a large, deep lake in Scotland.
Often appears as...
- loch ness monster
- loch lomond
noun
A channel in a welded structure.
The welder secured the loch by adding more metal to the area.
Often appears as...
- weld loch
- loch inspection
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A lake or an inlet of the sea in Scotland.
The Loch Ness Monster is a famous creature said to inhabit Loch Ness, a large, deep lake in Scotland.
Often appears as...
- loch ness monster
- loch lomond
noun
A channel in a welded structure.
The welder secured the loch by adding more metal to the area.
Often appears as...
- weld loch
- loch inspection
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Scottish Geography
Often used when discussing Scottish landmarks and geography.
Loch Lomond is a must-see destination in Scotland.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Icon
Lochs can be part of local legends and folklore, especially in tourist areas.
Tales of the Loch Ness Monster have fascinated people worldwide.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always a Lake
Loch can also refer to a sea inlet, not just lakes.
Loch Fyne is known for its oysters and isn't a lake, but a sea loch.
Pro Tip 1/3Scottish Geography
Often used when discussing Scottish landmarks and geography.
Loch Lomond is a must-see destination in Scotland.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Icon
Lochs can be part of local legends and folklore, especially in tourist areas.
Tales of the Loch Ness Monster have fascinated people worldwide.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always a Lake
Loch can also refer to a sea inlet, not just lakes.
Loch Fyne is known for its oysters and isn't a lake, but a sea loch.
Pro Tip 1/3Scottish Geography
Often used when discussing Scottish landmarks and geography.
Loch Lomond is a must-see destination in Scotland.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Icon
Lochs can be part of local legends and folklore, especially in tourist areas.
Tales of the Loch Ness Monster have fascinated people worldwide.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always a Lake
Loch can also refer to a sea inlet, not just lakes.
Loch Fyne is known for its oysters and isn't a lake, but a sea loch.
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Adventures in...
into the lochs of the highlands of Scotland, while I was tasked with urban wildlife, so I thought I was stuck with pigeons and rats. But I was wrong. I found out that you can have a wildlife experience in a city in the urban jungle that is just as wild,
Video examples
Adventures in...
into the lochs of the highlands of Scotland, while I was tasked with urban wildlife, so I thought I was stuck with pigeons and rats. But I was wrong. I found out that you can have a wildlife experience in a city in the urban jungle that is just as wild,
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Jonathan Miles
If you're trout fishing in the lochs of Scotland, your catch may end up like this: batter-crusted with that ubiquitous Scottish staple, oats; and served beside a generous mound of stovies, Scottish slang for stove-roasted potatoes.
Quote examples
Rory McCann
Scottish Actor
I'm just about to move to a place that you can only get there by rowing a boat across a loch, which I'm thoroughly looking forward to it. It's not got electricity or anything.
Quote examples
Jonathan Miles
If you're trout fishing in the lochs of Scotland, your catch may end up like this: batter-crusted with that ubiquitous Scottish staple, oats; and served beside a generous mound of stovies, Scottish slang for stove-roasted potatoes.
Quote examples
Rory McCann
Scottish Actor
I'm just about to move to a place that you can only get there by rowing a boat across a loch, which I'm thoroughly looking forward to it. It's not got electricity or anything.
Example 1 of 2
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