Straits

noun

Word Frequency: 3.2

Definitions

1.nounA narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

"The Strait of Gibraltar"

2.nounA narrow pass, passage or street.

3.nounA neck of land; an isthmus.

4.noun(often in the plural) A difficult position.

"to be in dire straits"

5.verbTo confine; put to difficulties.

6.verbTo tighten.

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