Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Strait.
How to pronounce strait:
US
Strait - as a noun
A narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soundHypernyms (Closely Related)
channelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Strait - as an adjective satellite
Narrow
Example: "Strait is the gate"
Strait - as a verb
To confine; put to difficulties.
To tighten.
Strait - as an adjective
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.
Difficult; distressful.
Parsimonious; stingy; mean.
Strait - as an adverb
Strictly; rigorously.
Example Sentences
"The ship sailed through the treacherous strait."
"The two land masses are connected by a narrow strait."
"The captain studied the strait on the nautical chart."
"The merchant ship was attacked in the pirate-infested strait."
"A military base was strategically positioned at the entrance of the strait."
Word Game Points
Is STRAIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, strait is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STRAIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is STRAIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, strait is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTRAIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is STRAIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, strait is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTRAIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
