n. |
[1] |
sound
|
[2] |
pass
,
straits
,
narrows
,
straits
,
channel
|
[3] |
dire/desperate/sore straits
,
bad/poor state/condition
,
trouble
,
predicament
,
plight
,
mess
,
dilemma
,
tight spot
,
hot water
,
(US) bind, (Colloq) pickle
,
jam
,
scrape
,
pretty/fine kettle of fish
,
(US) box
|
|