strait
strait
streɪt
streit
British pronunciation
/stɹˈe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "strait"in English

Strait
01

a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water

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The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
02

a difficult situation

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The family found themselves in dire financial straits.
strait
01

narrow in width

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The hikers passed through a strait mountain pass.
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