1. A decrease in width
   "The narrowing of the road made it difficult for two cars to pass"
    
2. An instance of becoming narrow
   "The narrowing of the road forced drivers to slow down"
    
3. A reduction in scope or range
   "The narrowing of options available to voters"

1. Becoming gradually narrower
   "trousers with narrowing legs";
   - tapered, tapering
    
2. (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom
   "The narrowing work schedule left little time for personal pursuits";
   - constricting, constrictive

1. Make or become more narrow or restricted
   "The selection was narrowed"; "The road narrowed";
   - contract, neck
    
2. Define clearly
   "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game";
   - pin down, peg down [informal], nail down, narrow down, specify
    
3. Become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
   "The investigation narrowed to three main suspects";
   - specialize, specialise [Brit], narrow down
    
4. Become tight or as if tight
   "Her throat narrowed";
   - constrict, constringe

Derived forms: narrowings

See also: narrow

Type of: alter, change, configuration, conformation, contour, decrease, decrement, determine, form, shape, tighten, vary

Antonym: broaden, broadening

Encyclopedia: Narrowing