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strait

6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. strait (noun)
  2. Straits dollar (noun)
  3. Straits tin (noun)
  4. Straits Settlements (geographical name)
  5. Florida, Straits of (geographical name)
  6. Mackinac, Straits of (geographical name)

3strait

noun

Definition of STRAIT

1
a archaic : a narrow space or passage b : a comparatively narrow passageway connecting two large bodies of water —often used in plural but singular in construction c : isthmus
2
: a situation of perplexity or distress —often used in plural <in dire straits>
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Examples of STRAIT

  1. Her campaign is in desperate straits.
  2. The company is in desperate financial straits.
  3. The economy is in dire straits.

First Known Use of STRAIT

14th century

Related to STRAIT

See Synonym Discussion at juncture

Other Oceanography Terms

littoral, sound

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