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strait(2)(dictionary)
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Malacca, Strait of(encyclopedia)
Magellan, Strait of(encyclopedia)
Luzon Strait(encyclopedia)

strait (iou)



strait verb. Long obsolete exc. Scot. ME.
[from STRAIT adjective1.]
verb trans. Confine in or force into a narrow space, hem in. ME-M17.
verb trans. Cause to become narrow, make narrow; reduce in size. Usu. in pass. LME.
verb trans. fig. Press severely on; subject to hardship; (in pass.) be hard put to it, be at a loss. LME-M17.
verb trans. Tighten, make taut or more secure. rare. LME.
verb trans. Restrict in freedom of action; constrain. L15-M17.
verb trans. Keep poorly supplied, stint. E16-M17.
verb trans. Limit in amount or degree; impute limitation to. M16-M17.