Strait
English Meaning
- A narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water. Often used in the plural with a singular verb.
- A position of difficulty, perplexity, distress, or need. Often used in the plural: in desperate straits.
- Difficult; stressful.
- Having or marked by limited funds or resources.
- Archaic Narrow.
- Archaic Affording little space or room; confined.
- Archaic Fitting tightly; constricted.
- Archaic Strict, rigid, or righteous.