strait
as in: Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
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a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
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Do not confuse strait with the more common straight (not curving and other meanings).
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- The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
- Chile’s Strait of Magellan is the most important natural passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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