Sunda Strait

American  

noun

1. a strait between Sumatra and Java, connecting the Java Sea and the Indian Ocean. 20–65 miles (32–105 km) wide.

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Sunda Strait British  

noun

1. Former spelling: Soenda Strait.  a strait between Sumatra and Java, linking the Java Sea with the Indian Ocean. Narrowest point: about 26 km (16 miles)

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Example Sentences

The volcano island located in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between the main Java and Sumatra islands has erupted at least seven times since late Friday, Indonesia’s Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center said.

From Seattle Times

They must beat their way between Java and Sumatra, fighting against the swift current of Sunda Strait.

From Literature

Captain Prince was on deck, staring east toward Sunda Strait.

From Literature

“A problem in navigation, Mr. Bowditch. And not so simple. We’ve got to tack offshore where the wind can reach us. We’ll be feeling our way with our lead. And we’ll be fighting an uphill sea every mile of Sunda Strait.”

From Literature

“Well, Mr. Bowditch,” he growled, “what do you think of the Dutch East Indies in general and Sunda Strait in particular?”

From Literature