Definition of narrow

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Narrow (v. t.) To contract the size of, as a stocking, by taking two stitches into one..

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Contracted :: Contracted (a.) Drawn together; shrunken; wrinkled; narrow; as, a contracted brow; a contracted noun..
Crib :: Crib (v. i.) To crowd together, or to be confined, as in a crib or in narrow accommodations..
Dolly :: Dolly (n.) A compact, narrow-gauge locomotive used for moving construction trains, switching, etc..
Narrowing :: Narrowing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Narro.
Stenostome :: Stenosis (n.) A narrowing of the opening or hollow of any passage, tube, or orifice; as, stenosis of the pylorus. It differs from stricture in being applied especially to diffused rather than localized contractions, and in always indicating an origin organic and not spasmodic..
Bow-saw :: Bow-saw (n.) A saw with a thin or narrow blade set in a strong frame.
Slype :: Slype (n.) A narrow passage between two buildings, as between the transept and chapter house of a monastery..
Rapier :: Rapier (n.) A straight sword, with a narrow and finely pointed blade, used only for thrusting..
Fastigiated :: Fastigiated (a.) Narrowing towards the top.
Linearensate :: Linearensate (a.) Having the form of a sword, but very long and narrow..
Wide :: Wide (superl.) Made, as a vowel, with a less tense, and more open and relaxed, condition of the mouth organs; -- opposed to primary as used by Mr. Bell, and to narrow as used by Mr. Sweet. The effect, as explained by Mr. Bell, is due to the relaxation or tension of the pharynx; as explained by Mr. Sweet and others, it is due to the action of the tongue. The wide of / (/ve) is / (/ll); of a (ate) is / (/nd), etc. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 13-15..
Cranny :: Cranny (n.) A small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink, as in a wall, or other substance..
Narrowly :: Narrowly (adv.) Without much extent; contractedly.
Fistula :: Fistula (n.) A permanent abnormal opening into the soft parts with a constant discharge; a deep, narrow, chronic abscess; an abnormal opening between an internal cavity and another cavity or the surface; as, a salivary fistula; an anal fistula; a recto-vaginal fistula..
Funambulatory :: Funambulatory (a.) Narrow, like the walk of a ropedancer..
Clift :: Clift (n.) A cleft of crack; a narrow opening.
Narrow :: Narrow (superl.) Of little breadth; not wide or broad; having little distance from side to side; as, a narrow board; a narrow street; a narrow hem..
Rochet :: Rochet (n.) A linen garment resembling the surplise, but with narrower sleeves, also without sleeves, worn by bishops, and by some other ecclesiastical dignitaries, in certain religious ceremonies..
Tassel :: Tassel (n.) A narrow silk ribbon, or the like, sewed to a book to be put between the leaves..
Circumferentor :: Circumferentor (n.) A surveying instrument, for taking horizontal angles and bearings; a surveyor's compass. It consists of a compass whose needle plays over a circle graduated to 360¡, and of a horizontal brass bar at the ends of which are standards with narrow slits for sighting, supported on a tripod by a ball and socket joint..
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