strait(s) (Meaning)
strait(s)
closely fitting, narrow, a comparatively narrow passageway connecting two large bodies of water, limited as to means or resources, a narrow channel connecting two large bodies of water, in a close or tight manner, causing distress, a situation of confusion or distress, strict, rigorous, isthmus, a situation of perplexity or distress, limited in space or time, a narrow space or passage
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strait(s) Sentence Examples
- The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
- Ships navigated through the treacherous Strait of Malacca to reach the Far East.
- The Beaufort Strait separates the North American mainland from Banks Island.
- The Strait of Magellan is a narrow passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- The Sunda Strait is a vital sea route between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
- The Bering Strait connects the Arctic and Pacific Oceans.
- The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait controls access to the Red Sea from the Gulf of Aden.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway for oil exports.
- The Torres Strait is a narrow body of water between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
- The Straits of Florida separate the Gulf of Mexico from the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Ships navigated through the treacherous Strait of Malacca to reach the Far East.
The Beaufort Strait separates the North American mainland from Banks Island.
The Strait of Magellan is a narrow passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
