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narrows

n. plural-only
C1 Advanced US //ˈnɛɹoʊz// UK //nˈæɹəʊz// nar·rows

n. a thin part of a river or a sea where the water gets much tighter between two pieces of land.

n. a restricted part of a navigable waterway, such as a strait or a section of a river, where the banks converge.


SIMPLE

The ship slowed down as it entered the narrows.

CONTEXTUAL

Navigating the narrows requires a skilled pilot because the current becomes much stronger where the channel tightens.

COMPLEX

The fortress was strategically positioned overlooking the narrows to control all maritime traffic entering the inner harbor.

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Plural in form and typically takes a plural verb; often used as a proper name for specific geographical locations.

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