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Straits

Narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies.

straits

A strait is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water, often serving as an important navigational passage between them.

Pronunciation

/streɪts/

Etymology

From Old French estroit, from Latin strictus, past participle of stringere 'to tighten, constrict'.

Explain Like I’m 5

A strait is like a narrow river that connects two bigger bodies of water, such as oceans or seas.

Fun Facts

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea
The Bering Strait separates Asia and North America
The Malacca Strait is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world

FAQ

What is a strait? A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water
Are straits always natural? Yes, they are formed by geographical processes
Can ships travel through straits? Yes, many straits provide important shipping routes

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

straits narrows

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

waterway channel

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Bosporus Gibraltar Strait Bering Strait

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

ocean sea

Indexes

geographical feature natural waterway

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