Davis Strait

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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Da′vis Strait′, 
  1. Place Namesa strait between Canada and Greenland, connecting Baffin Bay and the Atlantic. 200–500 mi. (320–800 km) wide.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Davis Strait / ˈdeɪvɪs/
  1. a strait between Baffin Island, in Canada, and Greenland
Etymology: named after John Davis
'Davis Strait' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Labrador Current - Northwest Territories

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