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.
In the Scout Oath and Law it states to be morally straight and clean in thought, word, and deed. The definition of morally straight is wide ranged in its uses. However given that Excluding gays, promoting discrimination and spreading propaganda against homosexuals has been a long standing practice by the Boy Scouts under the influence of their largest financial supporter the Mormon Church the meaning can easily be determined.