strait of hormuz
Definition
Proper noun A narrow sea passage that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is a critical global maritime chokepoint for the transit of oil and natural gas.
Usage
The term "Strait of Hormuz" is used as a singular proper noun to refer to this specific geographic location. It is often discussed in geopolitical, economic, and energy security contexts. * A significant portion of the world's seaborne oil exports passes through the Strait of Hormuz. * Tensions in the region frequently focus on the security of the Strait of Hormuz. * The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important waterways.
Advanced Usage
- "to transit the Strait of Hormuz": This phrase describes the action of a ship passing through the strait.
- Tankers must exercise caution when transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- The strait is sometimes referenced metonymically to represent global oil supply routes or Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions.
- Any conflict that closes the Strait of Hormuz would cause an immediate oil price shock.
Variants and Related Words
- Hormuz (Proper noun): Often used as a shortened, informal reference to the strait itself or historically to the Island of Hormuz.
- The tanker was approaching Hormuz.
- Strait (Noun): A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or large bodies of water. "Strait of Hormuz" is a specific instance of this geographic feature.
Synonyms
- Chokepoint (Noun): A strategic narrow route, such as a strait or canal, where maritime traffic is forced to pass, making it vulnerable to disruption. (This is a descriptive synonym, not a proper name).
- The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime chokepoint.
Related Phrases
- Freedom of navigation: A principle in international law regarding the right of vessels to move freely through international waters, often discussed concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. Navy conducts operations to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Territorial waters: The belt of coastal waters to which a state has sovereign rights. The narrow width of the Strait of Hormuz places shipping lanes within the territorial waters of Iran and Oman.
- The legal status of transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz is governed by international law.
Noun
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a strategically important strait linking the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
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