strait of dover

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Definition of strait of dover in English English dictionary: A strait in the English Channel, connecting to the North Sea, between Dover (England) and Calais (France); {i} narrowest part of the English Channel (between south-east England and northern France); shortest distance between England and the continent of Europe; French Pas de Calais ancient Fretum Gallicum. Channel separating southeastern England from northwestern France. Connecting the English Channel with the North Sea, it is about 20 mi (32 km) wide at its narrowest point. Lined on the British side with the famous White Cliffs, which are composed of soft chalk, it is one of the world's busiest seaways; its chief ports include Dover and Folkestone in England and Calais and Boulogne in France. It was the scene of several historic naval battles, including the repulse by the English of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Allied troops in the Dunkirk Evacuation crossed to Dover in 1940; the strait between the English Channel and the North Sea; shortest distance between England and the European continent

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