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windward passage

wind·ward pas·sage
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wind-werd pas-ij]
    • /ˈwɪnd wərd ˈpæs ɪdʒ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wind-werd pas-ij]
    • /ˈwɪnd wərd ˈpæs ɪdʒ/

Definitions of windward passage words

  • noun windward passage a strait in the West Indies, between Cuba and Haiti. 50 miles (80 km) wide. 1
  • noun windward passage a strait in the Caribbean, between E Cuba and NW Haiti. Width: 80 km (50 miles) 0
  • noun windward passage strait between Cuba & Hispaniola, in the West Indies: 50 mi (80 km) wide 0
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Parts of speech for Windward passage

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windward passage popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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