- a channel between mainland Australia and Tasmania, linking the Indian Ocean and the Tasman Sea
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Bass′ Strait′
(bas),USA pronunciation
- Place Namesa strait between Australia and Tasmania. 80–150 mi. (130–240 km) wide.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Bass Strait /bæs/ n
'Bass Strait' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):