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Of small width in relation to length
“He manages to wedge the phone in between two fingers and attempts to lift it out of the narrow space.”
Limited in extent, amount, or scope
“Pundits say that the offering is, within its narrow scope, useful and likely to improve and expand quickly.”
Precise or strict in meaning
“In most cases, such judgment starts from a rather narrow definition of culture.”
Denoting or relating to a contest that is won or lost by only a very small margin
“The team emerged victorious with a narrow four-point victory against their archrivals.”
Not open to the views or opinions of others
“He had, what many considered to be, a narrow view of family life.”
Parsimonious or stingy in nature
“She sees that the almshouses, prisons, and the hospitals for the sick and maimed, are the ostentation of a narrow charity that dies at its first gasp.”
(of a body part) Low in body fat or mass
“She drew beautiful bodies with elegant necks, narrow waists, and long legs.”
Of or pertaining to the Puritans, or to their doctrines and practice
Of or related to a clan
Terminating in a point or edge
Lean, thin, and having little flesh
(of something abstract) Perceived only with attention to detail or subtlety
Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard
Carried
Adhering excessively to law
Technical or literal
(of objects or things) Of a size that is less than normal
To 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.”
Become or make smaller in size or amount
To confine or keep within certain limits
To remove or alter parts considered offensive or unseemly
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