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Geography · Grades 3–4

Strait

noun

A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

Example Sentences

"The Strait of Gibraltar separates Europe from Africa."

"Ships travel through the strait to move between the two seas."

Synonyms & Related Terms

channelpassagewaterway

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Study Tips

To remember strait, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about geography.

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