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Why do they call it the Strait of Hormuz (Original Post) Bluestocking May 17 OP
A strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water. Ocelot II May 17 #1
TSF to rename it the George Strait. Sneederbunk May 17 #2
... True Dough May 17 #3

Ocelot II

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1. A strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water.
Sun May 17, 2026, 01:10 PM
May 17
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/strait Nothing to do with whether it's "straight."
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