No. 10,362 in Polish
cieśnin
"Cieśnin" is the plural form of "cieśnina," meaning "straits" or "narrow sea passages" in English.
In a sentence
Cieśnin Bosfor łączy Morze Czarne z Morzem Marmara.
The Bosphorus Strait connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
In this sentence, 'cieśnin' is used to denote a geographic feature, specifically a strait that serves as a maritime channel.
Statek przepłynął przez cieśninę, omijając wysokie klify.
The ship sailed through the strait, avoiding the high cliffs.
Here, 'cieśnin' is used in the context of maritime navigation, emphasizing the passing through a narrow sea route.
Hex na mapie przedstawia kolejną cieśninę w grze planszowej.
The hex on the map represents another strait in the board game.
This example uses 'cieśnin' to discuss its representation as a feature on a game map, showing its applicability in various contexts beyond real geography.
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