narrow
adjective/ɨʃˈtɾɐjtu/medium
es·trei·to
Definitions
1Of small width in relation to length; limited in space.
The path was too narrow for the truck.
She wore a narrow skirt.
Common collocations
narrow streetnarrow gapnarrow escapenarrow margin
Idiomatic expressions
- The straight and narrow (the honest and morally acceptable way of living).
2Intimate, involving strong bonds or association.
They have a close friendship.
Close cooperation between teams is essential.
Common collocations
close tiesclose relationshipclose collaborationclose link
Etymology
Do latim 'strictus' (apertado, comprimido).