straits

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Synonyms: strait, traits, strains

Antonyms: strait, traits, strains

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Noun

1. {{plural of|en|strait}}

Verb

1. {{infl of|en|strait||s-verb-form}}

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|historical}} {{ellipsis of|en|the [[Straits Settlements]]|addl=a [[former]] [[British]] [[colony]] along the [[Strait of Malacca]]}}.
2. {{lb|en|informal}} {{ellipsis of|en|w:Dire Straits|addl=a [[British]] [[rock and roll|rock]] [[band]]}}.

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