strip of water vs stretch of water

Both 'strip of water' and 'stretch of water' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Strip of water' is commonly used to refer to a narrow body of water, like a small river or stream, while 'stretch of water' is used to describe a larger, more extensive area of water, such as a lake or an ocean.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

strip of water

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a narrow body of water, like a small river or stream.

This phrase is used to describe a small, narrow body of water, such as a small river, stream, or canal.

Examples:

We crossed the strip of water by jumping from one rock to another.
The house was located right next to a narrow strip of water.
The map showed a small strip of water running through the forest.
A strip of water separated the two properties.
The hikers followed the strip of water to find their way back to the campsite.

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The Irish Sea - the narrow strip of water that separates us from Sellafield - has, because of Sellafield, become the most radioactive body of water in the world.
A strip of water between England and the Continent... ...between the Allies and us.
According to the magazine Altroconsumo, many models of cellphone contain a strip of water-sensitive material that is designed to change colour on contact with moisture.
Establishment of buffer strips along water courses,
Establishment of buffer strips along water courses [1]
Establishment of buffer strips along water courses in accordance with relevant common legislation on the protection of surface water,
It's this field that shields us from the devastating solar wind that would otherwise strip our planet of its water.
the standard on establishment of buffer strips along water courses, as provided for in Annex III, shall apply from 1 January 2010 at the earliest and by 1 January 2012 at the latest.
I need boiled water and strips of cloth for bandage.
The arbitrary establishment of standard buffer strips next to water bodies serves no purpose.
Tell her you were detained by the secret police, strip-searched and water-boarded.
The narrow strip of land in immediate contact with any body of water including the area between high and low water lines.
The world's first strip bar at a water park? That's a stroke of genius. Franchising, baby.
The section entitled Cheeses on page 180 of the Codex Alimentarius Austricus (Volume III, Vienna, 1917) contains the following reference: Parenica is a steamed stretched cheese which is pulled out of hot water into strips and threads and is then rolled up and smoked.
Does it not feel that it should set limits as regards calibration of the water-sensitive strips and control any unfair practices pursued by cellphone manufacturers?
Place the remaining pieces of liver and truffle in successive layers. Seal the pie dish hermetically using a strip of pastry made of flour and water and bake the foie gras in a bain-marie in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
It is therefore necessary that particular attention is paid to avoiding pollution of surface water and groundwater by taking appropriate measures such as, for example, the establishment of buffer strips or planting hedges along surface waters to reduce exposure of water bodies to spray drift.
It is therefore necessary that particular attention is paid to avoid pollution of surface water and groundwater by taking appropriate measures such as, the establishment of buffer strips or planting hedges along surface waters to reduce exposure of water bodies to spray drift.
It is therefore necessary that particular attention is paid to avoid pollution of surface water and groundwater by taking appropriate measures such as, for example, the establishment of buffer strips or planting hedges along surface waters to reduce exposure of water bodies to spray drift.
A strip of film is like a bullet.

Alternatives:

narrow body of water
small river
stream
canal

stretch of water

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a larger, more extensive area of water, such as a lake or an ocean.

This phrase is used to describe a large, extensive area of water, like a lake, ocean, or sea.