narrow
narrow /ˈnæroʊ/
adjective
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Not wide
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narrow
)
not wide
A narrow bridge
a narrow bridge
A narrow line across the page
a narrow line across the page
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()
Limited in size or scope
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narrow
)
limited in size or scope
The narrow sense of a word
the narrow sense of a word
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()
Lacking tolerance, flexibility or breadth of view
(
narrow-minded
, narrow
)
lacking tolerance, flexibility or breadth of view
A brilliant but narrow-minded judge
a brilliant but narrow-minded judge
Narrow opinions
narrow opinions
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Characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination
(
minute
, narrow
)
characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination
A minute inspection of the grounds
a minute inspection of the grounds
A narrow scrutiny
a narrow scrutiny
An exact and minute report
an exact and minute report
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Very limited in degree
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narrow
)
very limited in degree
Won by a narrow margin
won by a narrow margin
A narrow escape
a narrow escape
noun
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A narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
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narrow
)
a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
verb
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()
Make or become more narrow or restricted
(
contract
, narrow
)
make or become more narrow or restricted
The selection was narrowed
The selection was narrowed
The road narrowed
The road narrowed
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()
Become tight or as if tight
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constrict
, constringe
, narrow
)
become tight or as if tight
Her throat constricted
Her throat constricted
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()
Become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
(
narrow down
, specialise
[British] , narrow
, specialize
)
become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
She specializes in Near Eastern history
She specializes in Near Eastern history
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()
Define clearly
(
nail down
, peg down
[Informal] , narrow
, narrow down
, pin down
, specify
)
define clearly
I cannot narrow down the rules for this game
I cannot narrow down the rules for this game
