constriction (Meaning)

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constriction (n)

a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel

tight or narrow compression

a tight feeling in some part of the body

the action or process of compressing

constriction Sentence Examples

  1. The constriction in her throat made it hard for her to speak.
  2. The narrow constriction in the path slowed down the traffic.
  3. He felt a constriction in his chest as he heard the distressing news.
  4. The constriction of blood vessels caused his fingers to tingle.
  5. Emotional stress can lead to constriction of blood vessels and increased blood pressure.
  6. The constriction of regulations stifled innovation within the industry.
  7. The constriction of his waistcoat made him uncomfortable throughout the evening.
  8. The constriction of time forced us to expedite the project.
  9. The snake's constriction was powerful, rendering its prey motionless.
  10. The constriction of his budget limited his options for travel.

FAQs About the word constriction

a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel, tight or narrow compression, a tight feeling in some part of the body, the action or process of compressing

squeezing,compression, contracting, squeeze, contraction, condensation, condensing, compaction,constricting, telescoping

decompression, decompression, expansion, dispersion,expansion, dispersion, dissipation, dissipation, inflation, scattering

The constriction in her throat made it hard for her to speak.

The narrow constriction in the path slowed down the traffic.

He felt a constriction in his chest as he heard the distressing news.

The constriction of blood vessels caused his fingers to tingle.