Homonym: straits (Difficulties)
Straits are narrow bodies of water that connect two larger bodies of water, such as seas or oceans. They often serve as important navigation routes for ships and can be significant for trade and transportation. Straits can also influence local climates and ecosystems due to the mixing of different water bodies.
One well-known example of a strait is the Strait of Gibraltar, which connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Straits can vary in width and depth, and some are strategically important for military and economic reasons, making them key geographical features in global maritime activities.