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strait
as in: Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.

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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Associated words [difficulty]: strait [5]
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Most commonly used in these subjects: Classic Literature, Nature & Ecology, History

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