(cricket) The bat when held vertically, or when swung through a vertical arc.

(idiomatic, transitive) Synonym of clarify: to make clear, to reach an understanding.

(athletics) The straight part of a running track (or similar) leading to the finishing line.

(athletics, horse racing) The straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line; the backstretch.

(idiomatic) A face that is expressionless, especially not laughing.

A path of honesty; procedure according to rules and plans.

(US) A ballot cast for all the candidates of a specific political party.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see not, see, straight. / (figuratively, colloquial) To be unable to think clearly.

(colloquial) Actual; unambiguous; plain, with no bones about it. / Describing an alcoholic drink which has been served straight up.

plural of straight-pull