constrict in Latin
constrict in Latin is praestringō — constrict means to become narrower, usually because pressure is put on it.
constrict in Latin
praestringō
(ambitransitive) To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
What does "constrict" mean?
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verb To become narrower, usually because pressure is put on it.
"Clothing that is too tight can constrict blood flow."
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verb (of a snake) To wrap tightly around an animal it is hunting, to stop it breathing.
"The snake began to constrict its prey."
- 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 Latin?
"constrict" in Latin is praestringō. constrict means: To become narrower, usually because pressure is put on it.
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