narrowing

(noun) an instance of becoming narrow.

(noun) a decrease in width.

(noun) the act of making something narrower.

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

(verb) define clearly. Synonyms: pin down, peg down, nail down, narrow down, narrow, 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, narrow down. Example: "She specializes in near eastern history."

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

(adj) becoming gradually narrower. Synonyms: tapered, tapering. Examples: "Long tapering fingers." "Trousers with tapered legs."

(adj) (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom. Synonyms: constricting, constrictive.