strait in Greek
strait in Greek is πορθμός, στενό — strait means a narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
strait in Greek
πορθμός
Pronounced: porthmos
(geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
στενό
Pronounced: steno
A narrow pass, passage or street.
What does "strait" mean?
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noun A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
"Ships pass through the Strait of Gibraltar to enter the Mediterranean."
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noun A difficult or distressing situation (usually plural: "dire straits").
"The company found itself in dire financial straits."
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strait in a sentence
- Ships pass through the Strait of Gibraltar to enter the Mediterranean.
- The company found itself in dire financial straits.
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What is "strait" in Greek?
"strait" in Greek is πορθμός, στενό. strait means: A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
How do you pronounce πορθμός?
"strait" in Greek is πορθμός, pronounced "porthmos".
How do you use "strait" in a sentence?
Example: "Ships pass through the Strait of Gibraltar to enter the Mediterranean." In Greek, "strait" is πορθμός, στενό.
Are there other ways to say "strait" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "strait": πορθμός, στενό.
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