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Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Having strict moral standards or principles; excessively proper or uptight.

Usage:

1. She was known for her straitlaced demeanor and never missed an opportunity to criticize others for their behavior.
2. The straitlaced teacher refused to tolerate any form of disrespect in her classroom.

Sense 2: Being very careful and precise in one's actions or behavior.

Usage:

1. The surgeon had a reputation for being straitlaced and never taking unnecessary risks during medical procedures.
2. His parents always taught him to be straitlaced when it came to handling money, which helped him become financially responsible.

Sense 3: Of or relating to a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.

Usage:

1. The ship carefully navigated through the straitlaced channel, avoiding any potential hazards.
2. Scientists conducted a study to analyze the effects of tidal currents in the straitlaced region.

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