narrow

One entry found for narrow.

Main Entry: ¹nar·row
Pronunciation: 'ner-(")O, 'na-(")rO
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English narowe, from Old English nearu; akin to Old High German narwa scar
1 a : of slender width <a long and narrow room> b : of less than standard or usual width <a narrow sidewalk> c of a textile : woven in widths usually less than 18 inches (46 centimeters)
2 : limited in size or scope <a narrow interpretation>
3 a : illiberal in views or disposition : PREJUDICED b chiefly dialect : STINGY, NIGGARDLY
4 a : barely sufficient : CLOSE <won by a narrow margin> b : barely successful <a narrow escape>
5 : minutely precise : METICULOUS <a narrow inspection>
6 of an animal ration : relatively rich in protein as compared with carbohydrate and fat
7 : TENSE 3
- nar·row·ly adverb
- nar·row·ness noun