narrowing (n.)

  1. an instance of becoming narrow

  2. a decrease in width

  3. the act of making something narrower

    narrowing (adj.)

  1. becoming gradually narrower; long tapering fingers; trousers with tapered legs

    [ Syn: tapered , tapering ]

  2. (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom

    [ Syn: constricting , constrictive ]

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