Pronunciation: /ˈnæroʊz/
noun A narrow part, place, or thing
A1 The narrows of the river were difficult to navigate.
A2 The narrows of the canyon made for a dramatic landscape.
B1 The narrows in the road caused a traffic jam.
B2 The narrows of the strait were treacherous for ships to pass through.
C1 The narrows of the channel required precise navigation skills.
C2 The narrows of the gorge were a challenging but rewarding hiking experience.
verb To become narrower or make something narrower
A1 The path narrows as we approach the mountain.
A2 She narrows her eyes in suspicion.
B1 The river narrows as it flows through the canyon.
B2 His focus narrows as the deadline approaches.
C1 The investigation narrows down to two main suspects.
C2 Her artistic vision narrows to a specific theme in her latest collection.
formal The path narrows as we approach the mountain summit.
informal Watch out, the road narrows up ahead.
slang The hallway narrows right before the entrance to the party.
figurative As time passes, the list of potential suspects narrows down.
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