| Definitions | | strait |
|
noun
- (geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water
- The Strait of Gibraltar
- A difficult position (often used in plural)
- To be in dire straits
adjective
- (archaic) narrow; restricted as to space or room; close
- (archaic) righteous, strict
- To follow the and narrow
Etymology: from Middle English streit, from Old French estreit (modern form étroit), from Latin strictus, past participle of stringere (to compress, tighten). Doublet of strict.
Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for strait for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.
Full Definition of strait
| |
|
