strait of messina

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Noun strait of messina has 1 sense

Strait of Messina - the strait separating Sicily from the tip of Italy
--₁ is a kind of strait, sound

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Strait of Messina

Definition:

The Strait of Messina is a narrow waterway that separates the eastern tip of Sicily from the southern part of mainland Italy. It connects the Tyrrhenian Sea to the north with the Ionian Sea to the south.

Sample sentences:

The Strait of Messina has significant historical and cultural importance in the region.
The strait is approximately 3.1 miles wide at its narrowest point.
Many ships pass through the Strait of Messina to access the ports of Sicily and Italy.
The strong currents and whirlpools in the strait make navigation challenging for sailors.

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