Strait
/stɹeɪt/
noun
A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
“The Strait of Gibraltar”
A narrow pass, passage or street.
A neck of land; an isthmus.
verb
To confine; put to difficulties.
To tighten.
adjective
Narrow; restricted as to space or room; close.
Righteous, strict.
“to follow the strait and narrow”
Tight; close; tight-fitting.
adverb
Strictly; rigorously.