1. A flight of steps leading down to a river or body of water, especially in India.
Usage: chiefly Indian English; also spelled 'ghat'
2. A mountain pass or a range of hills, particularly in India.
Usage: chiefly Indian English; also spelled 'ghat'

Examples

• Pilgrims gathered at the ghaut to bathe in the sacred river.
• The old ghaut provided access to the water for local residents.
• We descended the stone ghaut to reach the riverbank.
• The Western Ghaut mountains stretch along the coast of India.
• Boats were moored near the ghaut, waiting for passengers.