strait of hormuz

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Definition of strait of hormuz in English English dictionary: A strait connecting the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf; formerly Strait of Ormuz Channel linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is 35-60 mi (55-95 km) wide and separates Iran from the Arabian Peninsula. It contains the islands of Qeshm, Hormoz, and Hengm and is strategically and economically important as a route for oil tankers collecting from various ports on the Persian Gulf; narrow channel of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran (passage to the Persian Gulf); a strategically important strait linking the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

strait of hormuz

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strait of Hor·muz

streyt ıv hôrmuz

/ˈstrāt əv ˈhôrmo͞oz/ /ˈstreɪt əv ˈhɔːrmuːz/

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