constriction

Noun

Meaning

The act of constricting by means of some inherent power or by movement or change in the thing itself, as distinguished from compression.

The state of being constricted; the point where a thing is constricted; a narrowing or binding.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bottleneck tightness coarctation chokepoint ghat pressure isthmus reduction concentration decrease binding compression closure restriction limitation

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Antonyms

area addition field increase opening room

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Hypernyms

feeling compression contraction condensation narrowing compressing

Hyponyms

squeeze strangulation spasm vasoconstriction

Related terms

restriction constraint constrain constrict

Phrases with the word

bowel constriction constriction device pyloric constriction vascular constriction arterial constriction constriction ring syndrome

Examples

he felt a constriction in her chest Source: Internet

she felt an alarming tightness in her chest Source: Internet

emotion caused a constriction of his throat Source: Internet

ACh gives the signal for muscles to contract, preventing them from relaxing. citation Initial symptoms following exposure to nerve agents (like sarin ) are a runny nose, tightness in the chest, and constriction of the pupils. Source: Internet

A constriction in the end of the barrel known as the choke is used to tailor the pattern for different purposes. Source: Internet

Also, when the crocodile's mouth is closed, the large fourth tooth in the lower jaw fits into a constriction in the upper jaw. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

constricted-throat constricting constricting element constriction device constriction ring syndrome constrictive