noun
Uncommon
narrows
Narrows (noun) means a narrow section of a river, strait, or other waterway. Example: “The ferry has to slow right down to pass through the narrows.”
noun
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A narrow section of a river, strait, or other waterway.
"The ferry has to slow right down to pass through the narrows."
"The Narrows is the strait connecting Upper and Lower New York Bay."
How to use narrows
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA narrow stretch of water, often used as a place name.
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What does “narrows” mean?
The word “narrows” means a narrow section of a river, strait, or other waterway. In plain terms, a narrow stretch of water, often used as a place name.
How do you use “narrows” in a sentence?
Here is “narrows” used in a sentence: “The ferry has to slow right down to pass through the narrows.”
What part of speech is “narrows”?
“Narrows” is a noun.
Is “narrows” a common word?
“Narrows” is an uncommon word in modern English.
