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constrict in Finnish

constrict in Finnish is kuristaa, puristaa, supistaa — constrict means to become narrower, usually because pressure is put on it.

constrict in Finnish

kuristaa
verb
(ambitransitive) To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
puristaa
verb
(ambitransitive) To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
supistaa
verb
(ambitransitive) To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
surkastaa
verb
(ambitransitive) To narrow, especially by application of pressure.

What does "constrict" mean?

  1. verb To become narrower, usually because pressure is put on it.
    "Clothing that is too tight can constrict blood flow."
  2. verb (of a snake) To wrap tightly around an animal it is hunting, to stop it breathing.
    "The snake began to constrict its prey."
  3. verb To place a limit on something.
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constrict in a sentence

  • Clothing that is too tight can constrict blood flow.
  • The snake began to constrict its prey.

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What is "constrict" in Finnish?
"constrict" in Finnish is kuristaa, puristaa, supistaa. constrict means: To become narrower, usually because pressure is put on it.
Are there other ways to say "constrict" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "constrict": kuristaa, puristaa, supistaa, surkastaa.
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