menai strait
Definition
Proper noun: A narrow sea channel in northern Wales, United Kingdom, separating the island of Anglesey (Ynys Môn) from the mainland of Wales (Gwynedd). It is known for its strong tidal currents and two historic bridges.
Usage
The term "Menai Strait" is used as a singular proper noun to refer to this specific geographical feature. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the". * The Menai Strait is a challenging waterway for sailors due to its tides. * Two famous bridges, the Menai Suspension Bridge and the Britannia Bridge, cross the Menai Strait. * The town of Menai Bridge is named after the strait.
Advanced Usage
- "the Strait(s)": In local context, it is sometimes referred to simply as "the Strait" or "the Straits".
- We took a boat trip along the Strait.
Variants and Related Words
- Menai Suspension Bridge (n): The historic wrought-iron suspension bridge (completed 1826) designed by Thomas Telford, spanning the strait.
- Britannia Bridge (n): The later tubular bridge (originally completed 1850, rebuilt after a fire) carrying rail and road traffic across the strait.
Synonyms
- Channel: A broader term for a stretch of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
- Narrows: A term for a narrow sea passage.
Related Phrases
- To cross the Menai Strait: The action of traveling over it, typically via one of its bridges.
- It only takes a few minutes to cross the Menai Strait by car.
Noun
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a strait in northern Wales between Anglesey Island and the mainland
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