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constricting
UK
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/
US
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/
UK
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/
US
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/
More precise tagging for present-participle adjective.
Translations
The constricting band around his arm made it difficult to move.
Сжимающая повязка на его руке затрудняла движение.
The constricting rules of the organization stifled creativity.
Ограничивающие правила организации подавляли креативность.
Additional translations
Definitions
The constricting band around her arm made it difficult to move freely.
The constricting rules of the organization left little room for creativity.
UK
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/
US
/kənˈstrɪktɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning ‘the act or process of constricting’.
Definitions
The constricting of the blood vessels reduced blood flow.
constricting
Gerund
constricted
Past Simple
constricted
Past Participle
constricting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈstrɪkt/
US
/kənˈstrɪkt/
Translations
The snake can constrict its prey to immobilize it.
Змея может сжимать свою добычу, чтобы обездвижить её.
The tight bandage can constrict blood flow.
Тугой бинт может стягивать кровоток.
Definitions
The snake constricted its prey until it could no longer move.
The blood vessels constrict in response to cold temperatures.
The new regulations constrict the ability of companies to expand their operations.