An isthmus is a land bridge bordered on both sides by water that connects two larger bodies of land. A narrow strip of land with sea on either side. (dictionary.com) An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas usually with water on either side. Of note, the Isthmus of Corinth connects the peninsula of Peloponnese with the rest of the Greek peninsula, the Isthmus of Panama connects the continents of North and South America (the Americas), and the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt connects Africa and Asia (or Eurasia).
straight bond. Definition. Bond which will pay back the principal on its maturity date, will pay a specified amount of interest on specific dates, and does not carry a conversion privilege or other special features.
Full Definition of STRAIGHT. 1. 2. 3. e: having a fixed price for each regardless of the number sold g (1) : exhibiting no deviation from what is established or accepted as usual, normal, or proper: conventional; also: square 5f (2) : not using or under the influence of drugs or alcohol h: heterosexual. She walked straight up to him and slapped him in the face. 2  The tunnel goes straight through the mountain. 3  The library is straight ahead. 4  He was so drunk he couldn't walk straight. 5  She sat with her legs straight out. 6  The tree fell straight down. 7  The car went straight off the road.