Associations to the word «Constricting»

Wiktionary

CONSTRICT, verb. To narrow, especially by applying pressure.

Dictionary definition

CONSTRICT, verb. Squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle".
CONSTRICT, verb. Become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.