Southampton Water
an inlet of the sea, in the S. of England, about 11 miles in length, running from the en, and Hamble. The tidewater being tion. It receives the rivers Anton, Itchtion. It receives the rivers Anton, Itch- en, and Hamble. The tidewater being Wight, it has four tides in the 24 hours.
The port of Southampton is situated near its head.