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narrows

Meanings

  • A narrow or constricted waterway.

    - "The Narrows, a famous waterway in New York City, is known for its congested traffic and constricted passages."
    - "In the early days of sailing, navigators often had to navigate through treacherous and narrow waterways, known as 'narrows'. These waterways, often with strong currents and shallow depths, posed significant challenges for sailors and navigators alike."
Antonyms

widen
Synonyms

taper
Rhymes
Words rhyming with narrows
marries , widowies , kidnappies , cliffies , quiffies , stiffies , wiffies
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Narrows (en) : A narrow or constricted waterway.

  2. Narrows (en) : The narrowing of a passage or opening.

  3. Narrows (en) : A term used in astronomy to describe a region of space where a celestial body or object appears to be significantly larger or brighter than its surrounding context.

Variants
List of all variants of narrows that leads to same result
narrow , narrowed , narrowing , narrows , New York Bay , straight and narrow , straight and narrows
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'narrow' or 'narrow place'.

Trivia
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  1. {"fact"=>"The Narrows, a famous waterway in New York City, is the busiest waterway in the world, with over 130,000 vessels passing through it every year.", "category"=>"Transportation"}

  2. {"fact"=>"The Narrows, a famous waterway in New York City, is named after the narrow and constricted passageway that leads from Upper New York Bay to the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, which spans the waterway and connects Brooklyn and Staten Island.", "category"=>"Geography"}

  3. {"fact"=>"The Narrows, a famous waterway in New York City, is home to a diverse and abundant marine ecosystem, which includes over 200 species of fish, as well as a variety of other marine organisms, such as crabs, lobsters, mollusks, starfish, sea anemones, and various types of plankton.", "category"=>"Biology"}

  4. {"fact"=>"The Narrows, a famous waterway in New York City, is a popular destination for tourists and visitors, who come to explore the waterway and its surrounding areas, which offer a rich and diverse cultural, historical, and recreational experience.", "category"=>"Tourism"}

  5. {"fact"=>"The Narrows, a famous waterway in New York City, has been the site of numerous historical and cultural events and milestones, which have shaped the waterway and its surrounding areas into the rich and diverse cultural, historical, and recreational destination that it is today.", "category"=>"History"}

How to Memorize "narrows"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a narrow waterway, with tall cliffs on either side, and a strong current flowing through it. Try to remember the image of this narrow waterway in your mind.

  2. associate

    - Think of a famous waterway, such as the Hudson River or the Thames River, and remember how narrow and constricted these waterways can be, especially during periods of heavy traffic or adverse weather conditions. Try to associate the image of this narrow waterway with the concept of 'narrows' in your mind.

  3. mnemonics

    - Try to remember the word 'narrows' by associating it with the image of a narrow waterway, and using a mnemonic device such as an acronym or a rhyme to help you remember the word and its meaning. For example, you could use the mnemonic device 'Narrows - A Waterway So Narrow And Constricted That It Requires Extra Care And Attention To Navigate Safely And Efficiently' to help you remember the word 'narrows' and its meaning.

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