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narrow 1. Having a very small width or opening. ■ "The cat's eyes were so narrow that it could barely fit into the keyhole."
aisles A narrow passage in a grocery store or supermarket where customers walk up and down to pick out items from the shelves. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing aisle!"
alleys Narrow, winding passages or lanes between buildings. ■ "I forgot my keys in the alleyway and now I have to go back to get them."
arroyo A narrow, winding river or stream. ■ "I went for a walk in the arroyo and saw a bunch of fish swimming upstream. I thought to myself, 'Wow, this is like a real-life river of fish!'.
Bannister A long, narrow rail that is mounted on a wall or floor and used to hang items such as coats, hats, and umbrellas. ■ Why did the bannister break? Because it couldn't handle the weight of all those coats!
bar A long, narrow piece of wood or metal used as a support for something. ■ I need to buy a new bar for my car because the old one is broken.
beakers A container with a narrow neck and a wide mouth, used for measuring or holding liquids. ■ Jane accidentally knocked over the beaker of her favorite cocktail and spilled it all over her shirt.
broader A person who is not as thin or as narrow as another. ■ Mary was a broader woman, and she was very proud of it.
canyons A deep, narrow gorge in the earth's surface. ■ "I heard they found a treasure at the bottom of that canyon."
catwalk A narrow, straight path or ramp that is used as a stage for models to walk on during fashion shows. ■ The designer's catwalk was filled with models wearing clothes made of spaghetti noodles.
dale A long, narrow valley between hills or mountains. ■ "I went on a hike in the dale and saw a family of goats."
drainpipe A long, narrow tube made of metal or plastic that carries water away from a building or structure. ■ "I forgot to clean the drainpipe and now my basement is flooded!
duct A long, narrow passage or tube through which something flows. ■ "I accidentally put my foot in the ventilation duct and now I'm crawling on the ceiling."
ell A long, narrow structure with a sloping roof and no walls. Also known as an "L" shape. ■ I'll be staying in the ell tonight, since my room is in an L-shape.
eucalyptus A large, fast-growing tree with smooth, gray bark and long, narrow leaves. Eucalyptus trees are native to Australia and are often used for their timber. ■ "I'm allergic to eucalyptus, just like how some people are allergic to peanuts."
Flutes A long, narrow instrument made of metal or wood that produces music by the vibration of air blown across a small hole at one end. ■ Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything - including flutes!
forceps A pair of long-handled tweezers used to extract objects from narrow or hard-to-reach spaces, such as a hairball from one's throat. ■ "I needed my forceps to fish out the paperclip from the depths of my backpack."
foxholes Foxholes are long, narrow holes in the ground that foxes dig to hide from predators. ■ "The fox had dug a series of impressive foxholes in the garden."
goblet A cup with a wide, shallow base and a narrow opening at the top. ■ "I always use my goblet to hold water while I do my daily yoga routine."
groove A deep, narrow trench or channel, often in the ground or on a record. Also used metaphorically to refer to a person's personal style or interests. ■ "I love listening to funky jazz in my favorite musical groove."
gulf A very deep and wide body of water, usually with steep sides and a narrow entrance. ■ "The gulf between the old and new technologies is vast, making it difficult for some to keep up."
Halls A large, open space with rows of narrow corridors or passages, typically in a school, university, or hospital. ■ The halls of the school were filled with the sounds of laughter and chatter as students walked to their classes.
Hallway A long, narrow passageway where people walk. It is usually lined with doors and has no windows. ■ "I had to take a detour through the hallway because it was being used as a makeshift art gallery."
jar A large, cylindrical container with a narrow neck and a wide mouth, used for storing or transporting food or other liquids. ■ "She accidentally dropped her jar of pickles on the floor, causing them to spill everywhere!"
lanes A narrow, winding road that leads to nowhere. ■ "I love driving in the lanes of the countryside. It's so peaceful and serene."
ledge A narrow, flat, projecting surface, especially a horizontal one that is just wide enough for someone to walk on. ■ "I can't stand being on the ledge of this cliff. It's too scary!"
Log A long, narrow piece of wood or other material used for recording events or measuring something. ■ "I keep a log of all the books I read this year to see how many I've read in total."
logs A long, narrow pile of wood cut for burning, typically in a fireplace or furnace. ■ "I need to go chop some more logs if I want to keep the fire going," said John.
Loopholes Narrow openings or gaps in something that are used to escape through or gain an advantage. ■ "I found a loophole in the company's policies that allowed me to take an extra day off every week!"
mantel The narrow strip of wood or stone that extends over the fireplace opening to hold a mantlepiece. ■ "I need to clean the mantel before we have guests over. It's getting quite dirty and cluttered."
mugs A large, heavy-bottomed container with a narrow neck, used for drinking beer. ■ "Why did the mug go to therapy? Because it felt like it was carrying the weight of the world on its shoulders!"
narrowing The process of becoming increasingly focused or narrowed down to a specific topic. ■ "As the group's discussion began to narrow, they quickly realized that they had very different opinions on the subject."
Pipes A long, narrow tube used to transport fluids, gases or other substances. ■ "The plumber had a tough time fixing the leaky pipes in the basement."
rack A tall, narrow frame with slats or bars for hanging things. ■ "I forgot to bring my towel to the gym. I was left hanging on the rack!
Rathole A deep, narrow hole that is filled with water and is used for diving. ■ "I can't swim, but I love diving into the rathole at the local pool."
Ravine A very deep and narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by a river. ■ "I forgot my phone in the ravine and had to climb down there to retrieve it. It was a real pain in the neck!"
Ray A narrow beam of light or sound, such as a ray of sunlight or a musical note. ■ I'm blind without my glasses. They help me see the world through a ray of light!
ribbons Noun: A long, narrow strip of fabric or other material. Ribbons are often used as decorative items for gifts, hats, and clothing. ■ "She wrapped her gift in a shiny golden ribbon to make it look extra special."
Rows A long, narrow space with a seat for one person. ■ I sat in the front row of the movie theater and had to crane my neck to see the screen.
Scarf A long, narrow piece of fabric worn around the neck to keep warm. ■ "I forgot my scarf at home, so I had to use my tie as a makeshift one."
Schooner A tall, narrow, and elegant ship with a single square rig. ■ "I heard she was going to buy a new schooner for her sailing adventures."
sill A narrow strip of land at the edge of a body of water, typically used as a stepping stone. ■ "I need to cross this sill to get to the other side of the lake."
ski A long, narrow piece of wood or plastic with a flat bottom and metal edges, used for sliding down snowy slopes. ■ "I can't believe I forgot my ski goggles. Now my eyes are watering like crazy."
slot A narrow opening, especially in a machine or device, for inserting coins or cards. ■ I forgot my wallet at home, so I had to use the ATM's slot to withdraw cash.
Span A long, narrow piece of something that extends between two points. ■ The bridge spanned the river with ease, but the tightrope was a different story.
stilts Long, narrow, movable supports that are used to lift a person or object above the ground. ■ "I'm going for a walk on my stilts! It's great exercise and I feel like a giant."
strand A long, narrow strip of something. Usually found on beaches or in hair. ■ "I spent all afternoon trying to find my lost strand of sandal on the beach. It was a real 'strand'-ed situation."
street A narrow pathway or roadway in a town or city, usually paved and often lined with buildings. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing on the street!
stripe A narrow band of color, typically black and white. ■ "The zebra had seven stripes on its back. I bet it was quite the party animal!