River and Strait

River

River noun - A large natural stream of water (larger than a creek).

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Strait and river are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strait" instead a noun "River".

Nearby Words: rive, riverside, riverine

Strait noun - A narrow body of water between two land masses.

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River and strait are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "River" instead a noun "Strait".

Nearby Word: straiten

single	single river	single strait
shallow	shallow river	shallow strait
actual	actual river	actual strait
narrow	narrow river	narrow strait
Other adjectives: famous, frozen.

A "strait" is also a geographical feature; specifically, a narrow channel or river that connects two larger bodies of water, like the Straits of Magellan.

Source: Rouge Angles of Satin

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