straitss

[US]/streɪts/
[UK]/streɪts/

Translation

n.strait; narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water; difficulty or hardship; a state of distress or trouble; a state of being in difficulty or poverty; embarrassment

Phrases & Collocations

financial straits

desperate straits

in dire straits

economic straits

Example Sentences

the ship navigated through the dangerous straits carefully.

geography students memorized the major straits of the world.

tensions rose over territorial disputes in the straits.

the narrow straits connect two large bodies of water.

strong currents make swimming in these straits impossible.

trade routes often pass through these strategic straits.

they crossed the straits by ferry early this morning.

the island is separated from the mainland by deep straits.

heavy fog delayed traffic across the straits for hours.

marine life thrives within the calm, protected straits.

navigating the straits requires an experienced local captain.

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