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Adjective
Having distinct or certain limits
“He squeezed his way along the narrow space between the crates.”
Adjective
Not broad or open in views or opinions
“A narrow and outdated view of family life.”
Adjective
Of small width in relation to length
“Laminate flooring is made of long, narrow lengths of high-density fibre, generally with a photograph of wood on top, coated with an acrylic lacquer.”
Adjective
Limited in extent, amount, or scope
“Perhaps it is simply an attempt to keep their topic narrow enough to explore thoroughly.”
Adjective
Precise or strict in meaning
“In most cases such judgement starts from a rather narrow definition of culture.”
Adjective
Denoting or relating to a contest that is won or lost by only a very small margin
“The Lions escaped with a narrow four-point victory, topping Waterloo 73-69.”
Adjective
Cheap, stingy
Adjective
Small in breadth in comparison to length
“She drew beautiful bodies with elegant necks, narrow waists, and long legs.”
Verb
Become or make less wide
“Decongestants cause the blood vessels in the nose to narrow which reduces the volume of blood reaching the nose lining.”
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