Definition of constrict Constrict

/kʌnstɹɪˈkt/ - [kunstrikt] - con•strict

We found 6 definitions of constrict from 5 different sources.

What does constrict mean?

Verb constricts, constricting, constricted
constrict - become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted"
		constringe, narrow
		tighten become tight or tighter; "The rope tightened"
		astringe become constricted or compressed; "The cold substance astringes"
		strangulate become constricted; "The hernia will strangulate"
constrict - squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"
		compress, squeeze, compact, contract, press
		tighten become tight or tighter; "The rope tightened"
		strangle, choke die from strangulation
		prim dress primly
		astringe become constricted or compressed; "The cold substance astringes"
		strangulate become constricted; "The hernia will strangulate"
		convulse be overcome with laughter
		convulse be overcome with laughter
		overbear, bear down bear too much
		gag, fret, choke make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
		scrag, choke breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion; "She choked with emotion when she spoke about her deceased husband"

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constrict (v. t.)
To draw together; to render narrower or smaller; to bind; to cramp; to contract or cause to shrink.

constrict
kon-strikt′, v.t. to press together: to contract: to cramp.—p.adj. Constrict′ed, narrowed: cramped: (bot.) contracted or tightened, so as to be smaller in some parts than in others.—n. Constric′tion, a pressing together: contraction: tightness.—adj. Constrict′ive.—n. Constrict′or, that which constricts or draws together: a large serpent which crushes its prey in its folds—the Boa-constrictor (q.v.). [L. constringĕre, constrictum.]