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There are 10 meanings of the word
Narrowing.
Narrowing - as a noun
An instance of becoming narrow
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Narrowing - as an adjective satellite
Becoming gradually narrower
Example: "Long tapering fingers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Narrowing - as a verb
To reduce in width or extent; to contract.
Example: "We need to narrow the search."
To get narrower.
Example: "The road narrows."
(of a person or eyes) to partially lower one's eyelids in a way usually taken to suggest a defensive, aggressive or penetrating look.
Example: "He stepped in front of me, narrowing his eyes to slits."
To contract the size of, as a stocking, by taking two stitches into one.
To convert to a data type that cannot hold as many distinct values.
Example: "To narrow an int variable to a short variable"
Example Sentences
"The narrowing of the road caused a traffic jam."
"The narrowing of the path made it difficult to walk through."
"The narrowing of the river resulted in a faster current."
"The narrowing of the gap between the books made it hard to fit more in the shelf."
"The narrowing of the tunnel made it feel claustrophobic."
Word Game Points
Is NARROWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, narrowing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NARROWING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is NARROWING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, narrowing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNARROWING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is NARROWING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, narrowing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNARROWING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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