windward passage

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Noun windward passage has 1 sense

Windward Passage - a channel between eastern Cuba and western Haiti that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Caribbean Sea
--₁ is a kind of channel
--₁ is a part of Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean

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Windward Passage

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A strait in the Caribbean Sea, between Cuba and Hispaniola

Usage: The Windward Passage serves as a key shipping route connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Caribbean Sea.

Example Sentence: The windward passage is known for its strong currents and turbulent waters.