strait (n.)

  1. a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water

    [ Syn: sound ]

  2. a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

    [ Syn: pass , straits ]

    strait (adj.)

  1. narrow; strait is the gate'

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