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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).

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