strɛt

Definitions

1. noun

a narrow part of a river or a strait

“The boat navigated through the strette of the river.”

2. noun

a narrow passage or channel between two parts of a structure, such as a bridge

“The strette of the bridge allowed the water to flow underneath.”

3. verb

to make something narrower or more constricted

“The strong winds strette the river, making it even narrower.”