Straits are bodies of water that separate two pieces of land. Straits are the exact opposite of an isthmus, which connects two pieces of larger land.
Appearance[]
Straits can be seen best when from a satellite view. Straits, such as the one in the photo, can be bent, strait, or curved depending on the shape of the land it is separating.
Origin[]
From the mid 1400's meaning "not liking the same sex". Ex: being gay