1. plural of straight; narrow passages of water connecting two larger bodies of water
Usage: geography
2. plural of straight; straight parts or sections
3. plural of straight; heterosexual people
Usage: informal

Examples

• The ship navigated through several narrow straights to reach the harbor.
• The Strait of Gibraltar is one of the world's most important straights.
• The race track had long straights between the sharp turns.
• The carpenter measured the straights in the wooden planks.
• The club welcomed both gays and straights as members.
• She felt comfortable around both straights and members of the LGBTQ community.