Meaning of the word strait in English

What does strait mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

strait

US /streɪt/

UK /streɪt/

a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water

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The ship sailed through the narrow strait.

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The Bering Strait connects the Arctic Ocean and the Bering Sea.

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channel passage sound narrows

(usually plural) a situation of great difficulty or adversity

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The company is in dire straits financially.

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They helped him out of his straits.

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difficulty predicament distress hardship trouble

narrow, restricted, or constricted

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The old road was too strait for modern traffic.

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They lived a very strait and disciplined life.

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