1. a narrow part of a body of water connecting two larger areas
Usage: often used with ‘the’

1. becomes or makes something less wide
Usage: third person singular present of ‘narrow’
2. reduces in scope or range
Usage: third person singular present of ‘narrow’

Examples

• The ship sailed through the narrows between the two islands.
• The Verrazano Narrows Bridge connects Brooklyn and Staten Island.
• The road narrows ahead, so drive carefully.
• She narrows her eyes when she’s concentrating.
• The investigation narrows the list of suspects to three people.
• The gap between the two teams narrows with each game.