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Vocabulary Entry
constricted
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
narrowed, tightened, or made smaller in size or scope.
Example Sentences
"The constricted passage made it difficult for anyone to pass through."
"He felt a constricted sensation in his chest during the intense workout."
"The constricted view from the window limited her perspective of the outside world."
V
verb
past tense of constrict; to make narrower or tighter.
Example Sentences
"The snake constricted its prey with powerful coils."
"They constricted the flow of water to save resources."
"As temperatures dropped, the metal constricted and caused the structure to shift."