narrowing
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Is narrowing a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
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Definition
noun (English)
1. an instance of becoming narrowSynonyms: narrowing
2. a decrease in widthSynonyms: narrowingAntonyms: widening
3. the act of making something narrowerSynonyms: narrowingAntonyms: widening
verb (English)
1. make or become more narrow or restrictedExamples: "The selection was narrowed"; "The road narrowed"Synonyms: contract, narrowAntonyms: widen
2. define clearlyExamples: "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"Synonyms: nail down, narrow, narrow down, peg down, pin down, specify
3. become more focus on an area of activity or field of studyExamples: "She specializes in Near Eastern history"Synonyms: narrow, narrow down, specialise, specializeAntonyms: diversify
4. become tight or as if tightExamples: "Her throat constricted"Synonyms: constrict, constringe, narrow
adjective satellite (English)
1. becoming gradually narrowerExamples: "long tapering fingers"; "trousers with tapered legs"Synonyms: narrowing, tapered, tapering
2. (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedomSynonyms: constricting, constrictive, narrowing
Definition source: Wiktionary