constrict
Aussprachen (2)
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/kənˈstɹɪkt/
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kənˈstɹɪkt
Verb
To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
Gebrauch- transitiv oder intransitiv
- Beispiele
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constrict the airway
constrict blood vessels
Weitere Beispiele (1)
Clothing that is too tight can constrict blood flow.
To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it. (of a snake)
- Beispiele
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The snake began to constrict its prey.
To limit or restrict.
Gebrauch- übertragen
- Synonyme
Verb
squeeze or press together
- Oberbegriffe
- Beispiele
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she compressed her lips
the spasm contracted the muscle
become tight or as if tight
- Synonyme
- Oberbegriffe
- Beispiele
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Her throat constricted
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