Davis Strait

noun

1. a strait between Canada and Greenland, connecting Baffin Bay and the Atlantic. 200–500 miles (320–800 km) wide.

Davis Strait

/ ˈdeɪvɪs /

noun

1. a strait between Baffin Island, in Canada, and Greenland

Word History and Origins

Origin of Davis Strait¹

named after John Davis (??1550–1605), English navigator

Example Sentences

The southern coast of Greenland was explored and Davis Strait was crossed, but the illusive opening was not found.

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In the southern part of Davis Strait they encountered great fields of floating ice on which were many herds of seals.

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"I almost wish we had taken the east coast route and gone through Davis Strait," remarked Whittinghame.

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On Davis Strait a few important isthmuses must be mentioned.

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The only places where it seems to be unknown are Davis Strait and Aggo.

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