Definition of Narrowing

1. Adjective. Becoming gradually narrower. "Trousers with tapered legs"

Exact synonyms: Tapered, Tapering
Similar to: Narrow

2. Noun. An instance of becoming narrow.
Generic synonyms: Configuration, Conformation, Contour, Form, Shape
Specialized synonyms: Coarctation, Taper, Bottleneck, Chokepoint, Constriction
Derivative terms: Narrow

3. Adjective. (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom.
Exact synonyms: Constricting, Constrictive
Similar to: Narrow

4. Noun. A decrease in width.
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Decrement
Antonyms: Widening

5. Noun. The act of making something narrower.
Generic synonyms: Change Of Shape
Derivative terms: Narrow
Antonyms: Widening

Definition of Narrowing

1. n. The act of contracting, or of making or becoming less in breadth or extent.

Definition of Narrowing

1. Verb. (present participle of narrow) ¹

2. Noun. The part of a stocking that is narrowed. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Narrowing

1. narrow [v] - See also: narrow

Lexicographical Neighbors of Narrowing

narrowboats
narrowbodies
narrowbody
narrowbody aircraft
narrowcast
narrowcasted
narrowcasting
narrowcastings
narrowcasts
narrowed
narrower
narrowers
narrowest
narrowhead
narrowhead morel
narrowing (current term)
narrowingly
narrowings
narrowish
narrowly
narrowminded
narrowmindedly
narrowmindedness
narrowness
narrownesses
narrows
narrowtooth shark
narsarsukite
narsharab
narsty

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