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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
Examples
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for oil tankers, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
02
a difficult situation
strait
01
narrow in width
