strait in Irish
strait in Irish is caol — strait means a narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
strait in Irish
caol
(geography) A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
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 Irish?
"strait" in Irish is caol. strait means: A narrow stretch of water that connects two larger seas or bodies of water.
How do you use "strait" in a sentence?
Example: "Ships pass through the Strait of Gibraltar to enter the Mediterranean." In Irish, "strait" is caol.
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