narrow

(noun) a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water.

(verb) make or become more narrow or restricted. Synonyms: contract. Examples: "The selection was narrowed." "The road narrowed."

(verb) define clearly. Synonyms: pin down, peg down, nail down, narrow down, specify. Example: "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game."

(verb) become more focus on an area of activity or field of study. Synonyms: specialize, specialise, narrow down. Example: "She specializes in near eastern history."

(verb) become tight or as if tight. Synonyms: constrict, constringe. Example: "Her throat constricted."

(adj) not wide. Synonyms: narrow (vs. wide). Examples: "A narrow bridge." "A narrow line across the page."

(adj) limited in size or scope. Example: "The narrow sense of a word."

(adj) lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view. Synonyms: narrow-minded (vs. broad-minded). Examples: "A brilliant but narrow-minded judge." "Narrow opinions."

(adj) very limited in degree. Synonyms: narrow (vs. wide). Examples: "Won by a narrow margin." "A narrow escape."

(adj) characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination. Synonyms: minute. Examples: "A minute inspection of the grounds." "A narrow scrutiny." "An exact and minute report."