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estrechar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • approximate adj Close to the exact number or amount, but not precise.
  • constrict verb To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
  • narrow adj Having a small width compared to length; not wide.

Senses

estrechar is used for these senses in English:

  • approximate (transitive) To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.
  • constrict (ambitransitive) To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
  • narrow (transitive) To reduce in width or extent; to contract.

approximate — full definition

  1. adj Close to the exact number or amount, but not precise.
  2. verb To come close to something in value, quality, or nature.

constrict — full definition

  1. verb To narrow, especially by application of pressure.
  2. verb To coil around (prey) in order to asphyxiate it. (of a snake)
  3. verb To limit or restrict.

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