A member of the indigenous people living on the Torres Strait Islands, considered distinct from the Aboriginal people of the rest of Australia.

A group of hundreds of small islands which lie in the Torres Strait, between Australia and New Guinea.

(Canada) the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

(US) A strait that runs between the southern end of Vancouver Island and the Olympic Peninsula.

Alternative form of Strait of Juan de Fuca

A jacket-like garment with very long sleeves which can be secured in place, thus preventing the wearer from moving his or her arms. Often used in psychiatric hospitals to prevent patients from injuring themselves or others.

(literally) To put someone into a straitjacket. / (by extension) To restrict the freedom of, either physically or psychologically.

plural of straitjacket

To make strait; to narrow or confine to a smaller space. / To restrict or diminish, especially financially. / Misspelling of straighten.

Alternative spelling of straight-laced.