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Meaning of "constriction" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONSTRICTION

constriction  [kənˈstrɪkʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONSTRICTION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Constriction is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONSTRICTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

constriction

Constriction

Constriction is a method used by various snake species to kill their prey. Although some species of venomous and mildly venomous snakes do use constriction to subdue their prey, most snakes which use constriction lack venom. The snake initially strikes at its prey and holds on, pulling the prey into its coils or, in the case of very large prey, pulling itself onto the prey. The snake will then wrap one or two coils around the prey. The snakes then monitor the prey's heartbeart to ascertain when it's dead. A Rainbow Boa constricting and swallowing a mouse Contrary to myth, the snake does not crush the prey, or even break its bones. It is generally accepted that snakes hold tightly enough to prevent the prey from drawing air into its lungs, resulting in death from asphyxia. It has also been suggested that the pressure of constriction causes a rise in the pressure in the prey's body cavity greater than the heart can counter, resulting in immediate cardiac arrest. This new hypothesis has yet to be confirmed, but data indicates that snakes can exert enough pressure for this mechanism to be plausible.

Definition of constriction in the English dictionary

The first definition of constriction in the dictionary is a feeling of tightness in some part of the body, such as the chest. Other definition of constriction is the act of constricting or condition of being constricted. Constriction is also something that is constricted.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONSTRICTION


abstriction
æbˈstrɪkʃən
addiction
əˈdɪkʃən
affliction
əˈflɪkʃən
antifriction
ˌæntɪˈfrɪkʃən
astriction
əˈstrɪkʃən
contradiction
ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃən
conviction
kənˈvɪkʃən
depiction
dɪˈpɪkʃən
electrostriction
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈstrɪkʃən
fiction
ˈfɪkʃən
friction
ˈfrɪkʃən
jurisdiction
ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən
magnetostriction
mæɡˌniːtəʊˈstrɪkʃən
nonfiction
ˌnɒnˈfɪkʃən
obstriction
əbˈstrɪkʃən
prediction
prɪˈdɪkʃən
prestriction
prɪˈstrɪkʃən
restriction
rɪˈstrɪkʃən
striction
ˈstrɪkʃən
vasoconstriction
ˌveɪzəʊkənˈstrɪkʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONSTRICTION

constrain
constrainable
constrained
constrainedly
constrainer
constraint
constrict
constricted
constricting
constrictive
constrictively
constrictiveness
constrictor
constringe
constringence
constringency
constringent
construability
construable
construal

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONSTRICTION

accreditation
action
attraction
auction
collection
connection
construction
correction
course of action
detection
direction
election
function
introduction
production
protection
reaction
satisfaction
section
selection
transaction

Synonyms and antonyms of constriction in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONSTRICTION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «constriction» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of constriction

Translation of «constriction» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONSTRICTION

Find out the translation of constriction to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of constriction from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «constriction» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

收缩
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

constricción
570 millions of speakers

English

constriction
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कसना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

انقباض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сужение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

constrição
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সম্পীড়ন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

constriction
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyempitan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Einengung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

くびれ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수축
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Konstriksi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự co lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒடுக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आकुंचन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

boğaz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

restringimento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zwężenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

звуження
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

constricție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συστολή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vernouing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sammandragning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

innsnevring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of constriction

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSTRICTION»

The term «constriction» is quite widely used and occupies the 52.343 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSTRICTION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «constriction» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «constriction» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about constriction

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONSTRICTION»

Discover the use of constriction in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to constriction and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: Neck and Internal Organs
Diaphragm Lower esophageal (phrenic constriction Upper esophageal ( pharyngo- esophageal) constriction Middle esophageal (thoracic) constriction Oral cavity _i^^^ Cervical part Pharynx Diaphragm Stomach A Projection onto the thoracic ...
Lawrence M. Ross, Edward D. Lamperti, 2006
2
Lovell and Winter's Pediatric Orthopaedics
Wood W. Lovell, Robert B. Winter, Raymond T. Morrissy, Stuart L. Weinstein. Congenital Constriction Band Syndrome Congenital constriction band syndrome, also known as (inmiotic bund syndrome, is a common cause of terminal congenital ...
Wood W. Lovell, Robert B. Winter, Raymond T. Morrissy, 2006
3
Color Atlas of Human Anatomy: Internal organs. Volume 2
Esophageal constrictions. The esophagus has three constrictions: the first or upper constriction (I), the pharyngoesophageal constriction, is located behind the cricoid cartilage (AB3) and is produced by the circular fibers of esophageal muscle.
Helga Fritsch, Wolfgang Kühnel, 2008
4
Endodontics: Principles and Practice
In a classic study, it was noted the apical portion of the canal consisted of the major diameter of the foramen and the minor diameter of the constriction (Figure 15-4).8 The apical constriction is defined as the narrowest portion of the canal, and ...
Mahmoud Torabinejad, Richard E. Walton, 2009
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Unabridged Dictionary of the Sensations "as If".
Stinging itching, deep m throat, at lower part of neck, accompanied by a sensation as of constriction. Apis (Hg) Constriction Throat. — Sensation as of an oppressive weight at upper part of chest, with a feeling of constriction in throat.
James William Ward, 1985
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Unabridged Dictionary of Sensations as If
Radium Bromatum (JHC) Constriction Abdomen. — Burning constric- tive pain in the lower abdomen at night, as if before the menses. Phosphorus (A) Constriction Abdomen. — Feeling as of a tight bandage at the nape, around the chest or ...
J. W. Ward, 2003
7
Diagnostic Imaging of Fetal Anomalies
Premature Constriction of the Ductus Arteriosus The ductus arteriosus is a normal and necessary structure in the fetal heart providing one of two shunts that make fetal cardiac physiology possible. Although its patency postnatally can cause ...
David A. Nyberg, 2003
8
Electrical Contacts: Principles and Applications
Table 1.1 Electrical Resistance of a Circular Constriction in a Copper-Copper Interface a-Spot radius (urn) Constriction resistance (£2) 0.01 0.88 0.1 8.8 x 10 2 1 8.8 x 10-3 10 8.8x10* Note that the resistance of a constriction lOum in radius is  ...
Paul G. Slade, 1999
9
Official Report
Constriction above ankle joint. Time of constriction eight hours. Plantar artery cut before removal of constriction. About a teaspoonful of dark blood escaped. . Arterial hemorrhage appeared a few minutes after removal of constrictor. Dog killed.
National association of railway surgeons, 1892
10
Shotguns & Shotgunning
The bore tapers down to .710 inch at the muzzle for .035 inch of constriction, or Full choke. The barrel of my Remington Model 1 1 - 87 field gun has a .727-inch bore. One of the screw-in chokes that came with it measures .692 inch at the ...
Layne Simpson, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONSTRICTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term constriction is used in the context of the following news items.
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Watsonville moves forward with Main Street improvement
He proposed a three-month “trial study” that would simulate the constriction of Main Street using obstacles, barriers or painted features. «Santa Cruz Sentinel, Jul 15»
2
Pet snake takes vacation in downtown Dawsonville
They use their hook-like teeth to latch onto prey and kill via constriction by wrapping a number of coils around its victim. Death occurs primarily ... «Dawson Community News, Jul 15»
3
Architecture firm imagines futuristic hotel at HemisFair
... and Ed Franquemont were part of the architectural team that led the design and constriction of the children's playground at HemisFair Park. «mySanAntonio.com, Jul 15»
4
The Cost of College
... constriction on supply, then a cartel is in operation. With colleges, the accreditation organizations serve as the cartel enforcement mechanism ... «Commentary Magazine, Jul 15»
5
WHAT'S UP DOC? All scars are not created equal
The immediate response to a skin injury is hemostasis (to minimize bleeding), achieved by the skin cells contracting, constriction of the blood ... «Fall River Herald News, Jul 15»
6
Summer's here: It's time to address heat stress in cattle
The ergovaline present in infected fescue causes constriction of blood vessels, reduction of blood flow and reduced heat dissipation. “Feeding ... «Buffalo Reflex, Jul 15»
7
Playing Scared: My Journey Through Stage Fright review – Sara …
... physical symptoms (the sweating, blushing, bone-rattling shakes, constriction in the chest, fading and tremulous voice, myriad manifestations ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
8
The Moving Middle
... of consolidation and constriction. However, the technology companies are still holding strong thanks largely to programmatic expansion, and ... «ClickZ, Jul 15»
9
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority restripes part of 237 …
"That's why it's really a constriction; they're choking Milpitas to death with traffic congestion," the mayor said. Esteves, a VTA Board of Directors ... «Paradise Post, Jul 15»
10
COUNCIL VEHICLES SEIZED OVER $120K DEBT
Chiredzi town council chairman Councillor Francis Moyo said Concord Constriction was awarded the contract during the tenure of the then ... «NewsdzeZimbabwe, Jul 15»

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