Definition of narrowing Narrowing

/nɛˈɹowɪŋ/ - [nerowing] -

We found 9 definitions of narrowing from 4 different sources.

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What does narrowing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: narrowings

narrowing - an instance of becoming narrow
  configuration, conformation, contour, shape, form an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time"
  coarctation (biology) a narrowing or constriction of a vessel or canal; especially a congenital narrowing of the aorta
  taper the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
narrowing - the act of making something narrower
  change of shape an action that changes the shape of something
narrowing - a decrease in width
  decrement, decrease the act of decreasing or reducing something
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • narrowing (Noun)
    The part of a stocking that is narrowed.
  • narrowing (Verb)
    Present participle of narrow.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • narrowing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Narrow
  • narrowing (n.)
    The act of contracting, or of making or becoming less in breadth or extent.
  • narrowing (n.)
    The part of a stocking which is narrowed.

Part of speech

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  • narrowing, verb, gerund of narrow (infinitive).
  • narrowing, noun, singular of narrowings.

Pronunciation

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