strait of calais

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Noun strait of calais has 1 sense

Strait of Dover, Strait of Calais, Pas de Calais - the strait between the English Channel and the North Sea; shortest distance between England and the European continent
--₁ is a kind of strait, sound

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Straight of Calais

Description

The Straight of Calais is a narrow waterway located between England and France, connecting the English Channel with the North Sea. It is one of the busiest shipping routes in the world and serves as a gateway to the European continent.

Senses and Usages

Noun

A narrow water passage between England and France, connecting the English Channel with the North Sea.

Sample Sentence

The ferries crossing the Strait of Calais provide a convenient mode of transportation between England and mainland Europe.

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