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constrict Definition

con·strict (kən strikt)

transitive verb

  1. to make smaller or narrower, esp. at one place, by binding, squeezing, or shrinking; contract
  2. to hold in; limit; restrict

Etymology: < L constrictus, pp. of constringere: see constrain

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constrict

v.

constrict Usage Examples

Used with why or when

  • when: But his eyes do move, and they do constrict when light shines in his pupils.

Object

  • artery: The surgical insertion of a new blood vessel or vein graft around the constricted artery from the aorta.
  • vessel: Whether sniffing, smoking or injecting, cocaine causes blood pressure to surge, whilst constricting blood vessels.
  • passage: More clearing out was done, using a sledge which made it easier to transport rubble along the constricted passages.
  • flow: Remove or loosen clothing, rings, bracelets which may constrict blood flow to affected parts.
  • channel: Tension attracts, but at the same time constricts the channels.
  • nature: Due to the very constricted nature, it would seem that bang will have to be used.

Preposition: at

  • septum: Paraphyses terminate in chains of elongated cells not or somewhat constricted at septa; tips curved, twisted or straight ( Fig.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: The stream could be heard beneath the boulder floor of the chamber, but it was too constricted for further work.
  • very: Then, seeing the value of land in a very constricted environment, he started to invest in it.
  • so: The entrance was so constricted that KG was the only member able to gain entry.
  • not: Do not constrict the waist as much as later corsets, and gives support to both the small and large bust.
  • slightly: We found the upper field to be slightly constricted.
  • tightly: The pupil will tightly constrict in a painful eye.