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The correct spelling is strait.
How to pronounce strait
/stɹeɪt/
nounIPA: /stɹeɪt/
Say it like: Str-ayt
The correct spelling is strait. A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water. For example: "The Strait of Gibraltar"
Usage Examples
“The Strait of Gibraltar”
“to be in dire straits”
“to follow the strait and narrow”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
- 2.A narrow pass, passage or street.
- 3.A neck of land; an isthmus.
- 4.(often in the plural) A difficult position.
verb
- 1.To confine; put to difficulties.
- 2.To tighten.
adjective
- 1.Narrow; restricted as to space or room; close.
- 2.Righteous, strict.
- 3.Tight; close; tight-fitting.
- 4.Close; intimate; near; familiar.
- 5.Difficult; distressful.
adverb
- 1.Strictly; rigorously.
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