Definition of narrow

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Narrow (superl.) Having but a little margin; having barely sufficient space, time, or number, etc.; close; near; -- with special reference to some peril or misfortune; as, a narrow shot; a narrow escape; a narrow majority..

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Roust :: Roust (n.) A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel..
Narrow :: Narrow (v. t.) To contract the size of, as a stocking, by taking two stitches into one..
Fauces :: Fauces (n.pl.) The narrow passage from the mouth to the pharynx, situated between the soft palate and the base of the tongue; -- called also the isthmus of the fauces. On either side of the passage two membranous folds, called the pillars of the fauces, inclose the tonsils..
Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To bring into a narrow compass; to compress.
Jug :: "Jug (n.) A vessel, usually of coarse earthenware, with a swelling belly and narrow mouth, and having a handle on one side..
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..
Narrowness :: Narrowness (n.) The condition or quality of being narrow.
Cradling :: Cradling (n.) Cutting a cask into two pieces lengthwise, to enable it to pass a narrow place, the two parts being afterward united and rehooped..
Slender :: Slender (superl.) Small or narrow in proportion to the length or the height; not thick; slim; as, a slender stem or stalk of a plant..
Rille :: Rille (n.) One of certain narrow, crooked valleys seen, by aid of the telescope, on the surface of the moon..
Subulicornes :: Subulated (a.) Very narrow, and tapering gradually to a fine point from a broadish base; awl-shaped; linear..
Cross-banded :: Cross-banded (a.) A term used when a narrow ribbon of veneer is inserted into the surface of any piece of furniture, wainscoting, etc., so that the grain of it is contrary to the general surface..
Tucker :: Tucker (n.) A narrow piece of linen or the like, folded across the breast, or attached to the gown at the neck, forming a part of a woman's dress in the 17th century and later..
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..
Angustate :: Angustate (a.) Narrowed.
Sap :: Sap (n.) A narrow ditch or trench made from the foremost parallel toward the glacis or covert way of a besieged place by digging under cover of gabions, etc..
Linearensate :: Linearensate (a.) Having the form of a sword, but very long and narrow..
Bigotry :: Bigotry (n.) The state of mind of a bigot; obstinate and unreasoning attachment of one's own belief and opinions, with narrow-minded intolerance of beliefs opposed to them..
Footbridge :: Footbridge (n.) A narrow bridge for foot passengers only.
Shifter :: Shifter (n.) A wire for changing a loop from one needle to another, as in narrowing, etc..
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