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constrict [kənˈstrɪkt] vb (tr)
1. to make smaller or narrower, esp by contracting at one place 2. to hold in or inhibit; limit [from Latin constrictus compressed, from constringere to tie up together; see constrain] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
constrict Translations constrict vt (= hamper, limit) movements → behindern, einschränken (also fig); breathing → behindern; (rules, traditions etc) → einengen; outlook, view etc → beschränken constrict [kənˈstrɪkt] vt (throat, waist, blood vessels) → stringere; (movements) → impedire; (freedom) → limitare constrict [kənˈstrɪkt] vt (throat, waist, blood vessels) → stringere; (movements) → impedire; (freedom) → limitare v constrict [kənˈstrikt] to press tightly; to cramp The tight collar was constricting his neck. toedruk, vernou, beknel, inperk, beperk شَد، ضَغْط، خَنْق стискам stisknout, sevřít snøre sammen; indsnævre zusammenschnüren σφίγγω apretar, oprimir pitsitama تنگ کردن؛ فشردن kiristää, puristaa (re)serrer לְכַווֵץ संकुचित करना, दबाना stegnuti, stezati (össze)szorít mencekik reyra, herpa comprimere 締めつける 압축하다 veržti, varžyti []spiest; []žņaugt mencekik beklemmen stramme, snøre sammen, innsnevre uciskać apertar a strânge сдавливать škrtiť stiskati stezati pressa samman, klämma ihop กดแน่นเข้าด้วยกัน sıkmak (使)收縮 стягувати; стискувати كهنچاؤ پيدا كرنا، سكيڑنا siết lại 压缩 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Although news of the deal was reported in May, sources say that the negotiations cooled in the ensuing months because the bank had concerns whether the space would constrict its ability to grow. The sprinkler line is galvanized pipe, at least 40 years old, and has begun to constrict from rust and mineral buildup. Normally, ACE converts the compound angiotensin I into angiotensin II, which induces the blood vessels to constrict and blood pressure to rise. |
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