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Definition of narrows

narrows

/ˈnær.oʊz/
nar · rows
Adverb:narrowly
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Plural:narrows
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Adjective:narrow
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narrows Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A narrow section of a river, strait, ocean current, or mountain pass where the channel or passage is constricted between two landmasses or cliffs.

Example

"The experienced captain carefully steered the ferry through the treacherous tidal currents of the narrows."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to a constricted waterway or canyon, 'narrows' is a plural-form noun that often takes either a singular or plural verb depending on whether it is viewed as a single geographical feature or a series of passages.

• Nearby Words

narrowish
narrowly
narrowness
narrows
narva
narva falls
narwhal

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'narrow', which comes from Old English 'nearu', meaning confined, restricted, or close, from Proto-Germanic '*narwaz'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Narrows. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/narrows
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