river basin vs strait

river basin

noun
  • An extent of land where water from rain or snow melt drains downhill into a river or series of rivers. 

strait

noun
  • A narrow channel of water connecting two larger bodies of water. 

  • A narrow pass, passage or street. 

  • A difficult position. 

  • A neck of land; an isthmus. 

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