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Vocabulary Entry
strait
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water.
Example Sentences
"The strait between the two islands is often busy with ships."
"We sailed through the strait, enjoying the beautiful views."
"The Bering Strait separates Alaska from Russia."
A
adjective
Restricted in extent or activity; tight or confined.
Example Sentences
"She felt a strait jacket of expectations around her."
"His finances were strait, leaving little room for luxury."
"They lived in strait circumstances after the job loss."
V
verb
To confine or restrain.
Example Sentences
"He was straitened by his lack of options."
"The organization was straitened by financial difficulties."
"She felt straitened in her ability to express her creativity."