kattegatt
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Definition
Proper noun: * A strait of the North Sea, located between the Jutland Peninsula (Denmark) and the west coast of Sweden. It connects to the North Sea via the Skagerrak strait to the west and to the Baltic Sea via the Øresund and other Danish straits to the east.
Usage
- The Kattegatt is a significant body of water for maritime navigation and trade in Northern Europe.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in geographical, maritime, and environmental contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Kattegat: An alternative, common English spelling.
- Skagerrak: The strait to the west, connecting the Kattegatt to the North Sea.
- Øresund (The Sound): The strait to the east, connecting the Kattegatt to the Baltic Sea.
Synonyms
- Strait
- Sound (in the geographical sense of a narrow sea passage)
Related Phrases
- Kattegat Centre: An aquarium in Denmark named after the strait.
- Kattegat Sea: A less common, descriptive variant.
Noun
- a strait of the North Sea between Jutland and Sweden; connects with the North Sea through the Skagerrak