strait
Pronunciation:
/stɹeɪt/noun
Definitions
A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
Example: The Strait of Gibraltar
A narrow pass, passage or street.
A neck of land; an isthmus.
(often in the plural) A difficult position.
Example: to be in dire straits
verb
Definitions
To confine; put to difficulties.
To tighten.
adjective
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Narrow; restricted as to space or room; close.
Righteous, strict.
Example: to follow the strait and narrow
Tight; close; tight-fitting.
Close; intimate; near; familiar.
adverb
Definitions
Strictly; rigorously.