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constrict

/kənˈstɹɪkt/

Meanings
verb
To narrow, especially by application of pressure.

Examples :

"The tight clothing constricted his movements, making it difficult to play basketball. "
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Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration restrict

restrict verb

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/

To restrain within boundaries; to limit; to confine

"After suffering diahrroea, the patient was restricted to a diet of rice, cold meat, and yoghurt."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration movements

movements noun

/ˈmuːv.mənts/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

Illustration basketball

basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

Illustration freedom

freedom noun

/ˈfɹiːdəm/ /ˈfɹidəm/

The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

"The prisoner's freedom was restored after the judge released him. "

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constricted verb

/kənˈstrɪktɪd/ /kɒnˈstrɪktɪd/

To narrow, especially by application of pressure.

"Her throat constricted with fear when she saw the large dog approaching. "

Illustration projects

projects noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkts/ /prəˈdʒɛkts/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising projects aim to build a new library. "

Illustration clothing

clothing verb

/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

"to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly"

Illustration pressure

pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

Illustration difficult

difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "