Minch

American

[minch] / mɪntʃ /

noun

a sea channel between mainland Scotland and the Outer Hebrides islands. 25–45 miles (40–70 km) wide.

Minch British

/ mɪntʃ /

noun

a channel of the Atlantic divided into the North Minch between the mainland of Scotland and the Isle of Lewis, and the Little Minch between the Isle of Skye and Harris and North Uist

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Mr Robertson, who was in Turkey for the steel-cutting ceremony, said he felt positive about the two ferries for the Little Minch.

From BBC ● May 24, 2023

One of Tamariz’s current engagements, Minch mentioned, was a documentary about his life and work being produced by R. Paul Wilson, a Scottish magician and filmmaker.

From New York Times ● Jan. 2, 2023

Wounded Tigrayans were taken to three hospitals, survivors said: Arba Minch General Hospital, Soddo Christian Hospital and another hospital in Soddo.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 5, 2022

The regular ferry, the SS Sheila, was soon packed so the Royal Navy ordered the Iolaire across the Minch from its berth in Stornoway to carry the extra men left behind.

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2018

I asked if we could go by school, so Toothpaste and The Minch could see me in a limousine.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer

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