smal — meaning in English

English meaning

• narrow adj Having a small width compared to length; not wide.
• thin adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.

Senses

smal is used for these senses in English:

• narrow Having a small width; not wide; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.
• thin Very narrow in all diameters; having a cross section that is small in all directions.

narrow — full definition

1. adj Having a small width compared to length; not wide.
2. verb To make or become smaller in width or scope.
3. noun A narrow stretch of water connecting two larger bodies.

thin — full definition

1. adj Having little distance between opposite surfaces; not thick.
2. adj Having little body fat; slim or lean.
3. adj Runny; of low viscosity.
4. adj Sparse; not densely packed or crowded.
5. adj Weak or unconvincing, said of an argument, excuse, or plot.

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