Definition of narrow

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Narrow (superl.) Limited as to means; straitened; pinching; as, narrow circumstances..

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Gill :: Gill (n.) A woody glen; a narrow valley containing a stream.
Rosemary :: Rosemary (n.) A labiate shrub (Rosmarinus officinalis) with narrow grayish leaves, growing native in the southern part of France, Spain, and Italy, also in Asia Minor and in China. It has a fragrant smell, and a warm, pungent, bitterish taste. It is used in cookery, perfumery, etc., and is an emblem of fidelity or constancy..
Pew :: Pew (n.) One of the compartments in a church which are separated by low partitions, and have long seats upon which several persons may sit; -- sometimes called slip. Pews were originally made square, but are now usually long and narrow..
Tartan :: Tartan (n.) Woolen cloth, checkered or crossbarred with narrow bands of various colors, much worn in the Highlands of Scotland; hence, any pattern of tartan; also, other material of a similar pattern..
Strait :: Strait (a.) Fig.: A condition of narrowness or restriction; doubt; distress; difficulty; poverty; perplexity; -- sometimes in the plural; as, reduced to great straits..
Wicket :: Wicket (n.) A small gate or door, especially one forming part of, or placed near, a larger door or gate; a narrow opening or entrance cut in or beside a door or gate, or the door which is used to close such entrance or aperture. Piers Plowman..
Scaphocephaly :: Scaphocephaly (n.) A deformed condition of the skull, in which the vault is narrow, elongated, and more or less boat-shaped..
Comprehension :: Comprehension (n.) That which is comprehended or inclosed within narrow limits; a summary; an epitome.
Narrow :: Narrow (superl.) Scrutinizing in detail; close; accurate; exact.
Intake :: Intake (n.) the beginning of a contraction or narrowing in a tube or cylinder.
Psilosopher :: Psilosopher (n.) A superficial or narrow pretender to philosophy; a sham philosopher.
Wiredraw :: Wiredraw (v. t.) To pass, or to draw off, (as steam) through narrow ports, or the like, thus reducing its pressure or force by friction..
Spies :: Spy (v. i.) To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
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..
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..
Balance :: Balance (n.) To contract, as a sail, into a narrower compass; as, to balance the boom mainsail..
Cope-chisel :: Cope-chisel (n.) A narrow chisel adapted for cutting a groove.
Balistraria :: Balistraria (n.) A narrow opening, often cruciform, through which arrows might be discharged..
Subulicornes :: Subulated (a.) Very narrow, and tapering gradually to a fine point from a broadish base; awl-shaped; linear..
Compressible :: Compressible (a.) Capable of being pressed together or forced into a narrower compass, as an elastic or spongy substance..
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